# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220253210001` · 11/11/2025 · HM Pacific Northwest, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** HM Pacific Northwest, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3503508](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3503508)
## Narrative

Cutter AGG driver (NOT Heidelberg employee) proceeded to the pit loading area and exited the truck to correct an issue with the gate locking system. While attempting to engage the gate latch manually, the latch moved unexpectedly, causing the gate to slam shut and crush the end of the driver's middle finger. The driver immediately left the facility to seek medical attention.

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