# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220003000006` · 10/18/2000 · Mississippi Potash Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling timber
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 17
- **Mine experience:** 6.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mississippi Chemical Corp
- **Operator:** Mississippi Potash Inc
- **Mine:** [2900170](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2900170)
## Narrative

EE WAS MOVING A WOODEN CABINET ACROSS THE BELT DRIVE SHOP. THE DOOR CAME LOOSE AT THE TOP, FELL DOWN AND MASHED HIS LEFT HAND.

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