# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220231570019` · 06/03/2023 · Dickenson-Russell Contura, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 44
- **Mine experience:** 11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Dickenson-Russell Contura, LLC
- **Mine:** [4405311](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4405311)
## Narrative

Employee was holding panel to be bolted on. Thought it was supported enough to stay in place. Took left hand off panel and it dropped onto finger on EE's right hand. This resulted in a fracture and 4 stitches.

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