# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220232830051` · 10/07/2023 ·  Blue Diamond Coal Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Sev.en Global Investments a.s.
- **Operator:**  Blue Diamond Coal Co
- **Mine:** [1512753](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1512753)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to unload a speed reducer at the track to take to the section. The speed reducer slipped while EE had a hand on it catching EE's fingers on the right hand between the shaft of the reducer and the lip of the ride. This resulted in a broken index finger and 7 stitches on the middle finger. Employee received a full release to return to work. 

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