# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220233280013` · 11/19/2023 · Climax Molybdenum Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Climax Molybdenum Company
- **Mine:** [0502256](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0502256)
## Narrative

Replacing return roller on conveyor during shutdown operations. While trying to place roller in hanger other end came out of hanger and roller moved and employee's fingers were pinched between belt jack base and roller. Right hand 4th and 5th fingertips needed stitches and tips of fingers are getting further evaluation by specialist for additional bone or soft tissue damage.

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