# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220050270015` · 01/20/2005 · Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
## 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:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4801353](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4801353)
## Narrative

At the time of the incident EE was using a mechanical filter crusher. As the filter crusher was cycling back to its starting position the crushed filter became wedged between the crushing ram and the machine guard, causing the guard to raise as the ram retracted.  When EE pried the filter free the guard dropped pinching his thumb and index finger

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