# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220230580012` · 02/18/2023 · C & M Topsoil, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 21
- **Mine experience:** 2.6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cameron  Ornelas; Mildred Mariana  Gomez
- **Operator:** C & M Topsoil, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0405943](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0405943)
## Narrative

Employee filled fuel tank of the crusher and did cleanout behind the tank. The tank swings out for access. EE was pushing the fuel tank back into place but caught EE's hand near the latch. It pinched between the tank and latch. Employee had gloves on but ended up with an open wound on EE's finger. Sent to emergency room to get the finger stitched.

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