# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220212520012` · 09/02/2021 · White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 90
- **Mine experience:** 0.88 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Nutrien LTD
- **Operator:** White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien 
- **Mine:** [0800798](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800798)
## Narrative

Employee was changing out agitator paddles, one fell & struck EE in the back of right hand. EE's hand was in midair, not on any surface. EE noticed mild pain at the time & noticed severe pain, swelling & decreased ability to move fingers at about 0300 on 9/3/21. EE was seen at onsite clinic and referred to ortho. Restricted use, no work. Right hand in rigid splint.   

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