# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041960003` · 04/05/2004 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
- **Mine:** [1800017](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1800017)
## Narrative

Injured employee was removing heavy metal screens in rock separater.  When he lifted screen up, it slid down and pinched finger between bottom of screen and support.  Broke tip of finger and sliced open finger tip. Hoist in place to assist in lifting screens but could not be used due to location of this screen.  Project requested to replace entire screening equipment.

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