# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040680006` · 03/04/2004 · Winn Materials, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CONVEYORS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 7.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jerry E  Winn
- **Operator:** Winn Materials, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4003094](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4003094)
## Narrative

INDIVIDUAL WAS TAKING OFF A BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (WEIGHING 75 LBS.) FROM A TAKE-UP PULLEY IN THE SHOP. HIS RIGHT HAND SLIPPED OFF AND THE BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY FELL ON HIS LEFT HAND (RING FINGER). INJURY REQUIRED FIVE STITCHES - NO BROKEN BONES. EE RETURNED TO WORK THE SAME DAY.

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