# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220230650006` · 02/18/2023 · United States Gypsum Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USG Corporation
- **Operator:** United States Gypsum Company
- **Mine:** [1300434](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1300434)
## Narrative

A miner was dumping trash dumpsters. The employee followed proper shutdown procedures of the forklift and tried to assist the dumpster by pushing up on the rear. When that didn't work the employee grabbed the dumpster from the side and pulled down, causing the dumpster to tip. The pin that holds the dumpster lid failed, causing the lid to fall on the employee's right hand.

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