# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220232440016` · 08/24/2023 · HM Pacific Northwest, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** HM Pacific Northwest, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4503547](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4503547)
## Narrative

Mechanics were performing maintenance on a Cat 375 excavator. The two mechanics set the part on the body of the excavator to adjust the rigging. While unhooking the rigging from the crane, the swivel began to roll off of the side of the excavator and caught the synthetic strap moving it towards the mechanic's hands. The strap caught the employee's finger, bending it backwards.  

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