# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220232960003` · 10/18/2023 · Star Quarries LLC
## 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:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 0.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ryan Incorporated Mining
- **Operator:** Star Quarries LLC
- **Mine:** [0801103](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0801103)
## Narrative

Dragline oiler assisting mechanic with removal of digging dog assembly. Both were lifting assembly by hand to relocate. Mechanic's grip slipped and dropped EE's end. Oiler's finger got caught in gearing, causing laceration and fracture of middle finger on left hand.

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