# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220013240062` · 06/07/2001 · ICON Materials
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Remove/position hydraulic jack
- **Injury source:** JACKS-MECH,HYDRL,AIR,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** ICON Materials
- **Mine:** [4501237](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4501237)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A 2-TON JACK AS A SPREADER TOOL UNDER A FORKLIFT WHEN THE PUSHING BLOCKS SLIPPED ALLOWING THE JACK TO FALL ON THE EMPLOYEE'S FINGER WHILE HE WAS TRYING TO CATCH IT. THE JACK WAS TOO LARGE FOR THE JOB AT HAND. CAUSATION: WRONG TOOL FOR THE JOB. EMPLOYEE SUFFERED A FRACTURED FINGER. NO PROPERTY DAMAGED.

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