# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220213260008` · 11/18/2021 · Montana Rockworks Inc.
## 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:** Stone finishing and sizing personnel, Stone/Rock cut/Polish/Saw operator, Splitter, Cutter, Trimmer
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 16 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Brad  Mercord; Bill  Carter
- **Operator:** Montana Rockworks Inc.
- **Mine:** [2402226](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2402226)
## Narrative

An access plate on a MEC splitter became stuck out of normal position. As the employee attempted to free the plate, the plate came free smashing the employee's index finger on the left hand. The injury resulted in 14 stiches with limitations and a follow up scheduled ASAP. 

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