# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220242500020` · 08/30/2024 · Iron Cumberland LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Iron Senergy Holding LLC
- **Operator:** Iron Cumberland LLC
- **Mine:** [3605018](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605018)
## Narrative

The IE felt a piece of coal/stone hit L.hand from an elevation while hoisting a new siding panel with a rope & pulley. Prior to removing the old siding, the floors were cleaned near the panels to be removed. Not certain how/from where it fell. The whole bldg vibrates and there is a lot of area. Non-displaced transverse fracture of the 1st metacarpal. Restricted duty 4-6 weeks.

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