# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220250210022` · 01/12/2025 · Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 38
- **Mine experience:** 6.98 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alabama Kanu Holdings LLC
- **Operator:** Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC
- **Mine:** [0100851](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0100851)
## Narrative

IE was changing the crusher hammers inside the crusher on the LW.  When the hammer became free it fell from the drum and smashed IE's left ring finger between the hammer and a stageloader flight.

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