# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220220680014` · 03/07/2022 · Stillwater Mining Company
## 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 COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 29
- **Mine experience:** 1.96 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Sibanye Stillwater Limited
- **Operator:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2401490](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2401490)
## Narrative

Employee was working on an underground loader and as employee was lifting the engine hood with left hand it slipped out of employee's grip and when it fell shut it pinched right 2nd & 3rd fingers tips. Seen by site medic, referred to ER, x-rays were positive for fractures, restrictions were issued.

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