# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220253170407` · 10/19/2025 · PCS Phosphate Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Nutrien LTD
- **Operator:** PCS Phosphate Company Inc
- **Mine:** [3100212](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3100212)
## Narrative

Operator in Training (O1) was tasked with wash down duties on the north side of the Mill Washer Building. While performing the assigned task O1 used both hands to close a 2"" ball valve with an oval handle. While closing the valve, O1 felt a pop in their left ring finger. O1 was evaluated at an offsite facility, where imaging revealed a chipped bone in the finger.

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