# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220242780036` · 09/13/2024 · Silver Creek Materials Inc
## 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:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 0.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert L  Dow
- **Operator:** Silver Creek Materials Inc
- **Mine:** [4103531](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103531)
## Narrative

During a belt adjustment on a screening plant, a miner's hand was caught between the counterbalance and the belt. Initially treated with first aid, no fracture was detected. However, a subsequent doctor's visit revealed a fracture, making the injury reportable and explaining the delay in reporting beyond the 14-day window.

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