# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220193600007` · 12/16/2019 · U S Gypsum Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USG Corporation
- **Operator:** U S Gypsum Company
- **Mine:** [1200427](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200427)
## Narrative

Mechanic placed hand in a pinch point between cylinder & pick attachment. Pick was not supported & shifted, pinching mechanic's thumb. Pick was moved to release the mechanic's thumb. The thumb received a displacement fracture & two lacerations, one of which required 5 stitches. The other required 0 stitches. Mechanic was released with restrictions.

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