# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220241940002` · 07/01/2024 · Cargill Deicing Solutions
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cargill Inc
- **Operator:** Cargill Deicing Solutions
- **Mine:** [3301994](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301994)
## Narrative

Employee was working to repair an emergency lowering and jammed EE's finger while removing the guard. EE reported but declined medical attention. Employee reported swelling and discomfort 8 days later and was taken for medical evaluation. Diagnosed with a sprain/contusion and a splint was put on the finger. **Did not become reportable until 7/9/2024**

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