# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220221800018` · 06/29/2022 · Burrell's Excavating, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Dave  Burrell
- **Operator:** Burrell's Excavating, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3003821](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3003821)
## Narrative

Mechanic replacing screen deck, slid tension bar out & as it slid out, the opposite end of bar tipped down pinching mechanic's thumb between 2 pieces of steel (Steel bar 4"" W x 5' L & approx. 50#). Loader operator provided first aid & transported to the Fire House for ambulance transport to the Hospital. Severity of injury unknown.

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