# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220231660006` · 06/08/2023 · Covia Solutions Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR 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:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Covia Holdings LLC
- **Operator:** Covia Solutions Inc.
- **Mine:** [4703512](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4703512)
## Narrative

Injured EE was asked by other EE to assist with equipment install at crusher. In attempting to remove 150lb guard for install, injured EE hand was in line of fire when other EE lowered guard thinking they were out of the way. Injuries: Fracture right ring finger, lacerations to right ring and middle fingers rq. stitches

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