# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220202460011` · 09/01/2020 · Blaschak Anthracite Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 23
- **Mine experience:** 9.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blaschak Holding Corp
- **Operator:** Blaschak Anthracite Corporation
- **Mine:** [3602073](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3602073)
## Narrative

REPLACING GREEN WRAPPING AT THE BAGGING PLANT. EMPLOYEE PLACED RIGHT HAND ON THE CENTER CAP AND  LEFT HAND UNDER THE WRAPPING ROLL TO LIFT IT UP. THE CENTER CAP FELL OUT AND THE ROLL FELL SMASHING A FINGER BETWEEN THE ROLL AND A PIECE OF IRON CAUSING THE TOP OF LEFT HAND MIDDLE FINGER TO CUT OFF NEAR THE CUTICLE.

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