# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041950007` · 07/09/2004 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 15.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Oglebay Norton Company
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime and Stone
- **Mine:** [4002545](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4002545)
## Narrative

The tailgate on the back of the Mack dump truck would not latch properly.  In order to get tailgate to latch employee pulled the tailgate up with one hand and lifted the latch with the other.  The tailgate slipped out of his hand and smashed the middle finger on his left hand.  Employee required 6 stitches.

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