# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220241020013` · 04/05/2024 · Rogers Group Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 8.9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rogers Group Inc
- **Operator:** Rogers Group Inc.
- **Mine:** [4003157](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4003157)
## Narrative

Employees were replacing a tail pulley. It dropped into place unexpectedly and the shaft fell onto the tip of the employee's ring finger on their right hand severely mashing it. The fingertip was later amputated at the first joint behind the fingernail, at the ER.

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