# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011340104` · 05/04/2001 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [0900072](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0900072)
## Narrative

EE WAS SECURING CAP AND CABLE TO DRILL STEEL INSIDE DERRICK OF T4 DRILL. APPARENTLY THE DRILL STEEL MOVED AND FELL ON OR AGAINST HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER, AMPUTATING THE TIP.

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