# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220232610014` · 09/11/2023 · Mickelsen Construction, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Delwyn L  Mickelsen
- **Operator:** Mickelsen Construction, Inc
- **Mine:** [1001827](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1001827)
## Narrative

The miner was picking up a log that was ~6"" x 8"" and ~3' length. They tripped and fell. When they were falling, they put their hands down to catch the fall. The log landed on their left hand and broke 3 fingers. The miner was walking on a slope. The walk way was dry. There was nothing obstructing their pathway. Sunny day.

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