# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012740046` · 09/12/2001 · Tilden Mining Company L C
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 83
- **Mine experience:** 24.76 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Tilden Mining Company L C
- **Mine:** [2000422](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2000422)
## Narrative

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF LIFTING THE PLYWOOD DECKING FROM ELECTRIC CART. HE INSERTED HIS PINKY FINGER INTO THE 1 INCH LIFTING ACCESS HOLE AND PROCEEDED TO LIFT STRAIGHT UP WHEN HIS FINGER STRA IGHTENED OUT AND THE PLYWOOD FELL. HIS FINGER COULD NOT HANDLE THE LOAD. SURGERY WAS DONE ON 9-26-01.

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