# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220242620011` · 09/16/2024 · United Taconite LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 90
- **Mine experience:** 0.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
- **Operator:** United Taconite LLC
- **Mine:** [2103403](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2103403)
## Narrative

Worker was working on installing a driveline on a DR412i equipment.  One side was connected and the other end of the driveline fell. Worker's hands were trapped between driveline and pumps. Worker removed both hands after getting pinched adding to the injury.  Worker climbed out of pump area and off the machine.

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