# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220222240014` · 08/10/2022 · ARKHOLA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by rolling or sliding object
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** ARKHOLA
- **Mine:** [0300379](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0300379)
## Narrative

Employees were removing an inspection cover plate for the dredge pump. The plate slid and struck the employee in the right hand / fifth finger, causing a fracture. 

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