# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220070960021` · 04/05/2007 · TXI Operations LP
## 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:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Texas Industries Inc
- **Operator:** TXI Operations LP
- **Mine:** [4104019](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4104019)
## Narrative

EE was performing routine maintenance to the crusher. He was being helped by another EE was lifting out the shoe ring when he lost his hold on the ring. EE attempted to catch the ring which resulted in his left index finger getting smashed between the ring and the top of the crusher. The injury required 3 stitches and about 7 days of restricted duty.

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