# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220232860028` · 10/05/2023 · National Cement Co. of AL., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vicat S A
- **Operator:** National Cement Co. of AL., Inc.
- **Mine:** [0100027](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100027)
## Narrative

The employee slid the left pointer finger under the element to feel for an obstruction when the element slipped into place falling approximately 25mm. As the element fell, the finger became logged, causing a smash injury to the finger. On 10/6/2023, the employee was taken to the Dr for evaluation, where the employee was given antibiotics.

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