# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220191930016` · 07/02/2019 · Preferred Proppants, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 2.81 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Preferred Intermediate Holding Company, LLC
- **Operator:** Preferred Proppants, LLC
- **Mine:** [0203270](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0203270)
## Narrative

Peterbilt truck and trailer operator was removing tow cable used to pull truck out of sand by loader. Employee placed cable on the loader stepladder and released their hold on the cable with the right hand. The cable straightened and snapped back, hitting their left thumb. Initial symptoms were bruising and swelling.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*