# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220210780013` · 03/16/2021 · Pete Lien & Sons Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **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:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 68
- **Mine experience:** 23.96 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pete Lien & Sons Inc
- **Operator:** Pete Lien & Sons Inc
- **Mine:** [3900020](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3900020)
## Narrative

DURING THE REPAIR OF PICKUP WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY THE MOTOR AND ARM RETURNED BACK TO THE CENTER POSITION WHILE THE PICKUP WAS OFF DUE TO STORED ENERGY.  THE EMPLOYEE'S FINGER WAS PINCHED BETWEEN THE ARM AND BRACKET, CUTTING OFF THE TIP OF EE'S INDEX FINGER. 

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