# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220070950019` · 03/27/2007 · Almatis Inc
## 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:** 37.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Almatis Holdings 1 BV
- **Operator:** Almatis Inc
- **Mine:** [0300257](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0300257)
## Narrative

Employee attempted to measure the hole pattern on a Vibrator by rolling it onto its side.  The Vibrator was heavy and the Employee let it back down.  His right hand - small finger became caught between base and pallet resulting in a laceration and inability to straighten finger.   He was diagnosed with a contusion and closed fracture of the right small finger.

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