# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220240310004` · 01/17/2024 · Short Mountain Silica Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Washer operator, Sizing operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J Eric  Tillirson
- **Operator:** Short Mountain Silica Company
- **Mine:** [4002964](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4002964)
## Narrative

While removing a length of frozen pipe.  The pipe slipped and pinched EE's left thumb between the pipe and a block wall.  X-Rays were taken and a hairline fracture was seen next to the knuckle.  The miner was given a splint to wear to reduce movement.

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