# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220250770011` · 03/12/2025 · Hilltop Basic Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John F  Steele Jr
- **Operator:** Hilltop Basic Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1200670](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1200670)
## Narrative

While utilizing flanged clamps to connect a section of rubber hose 14""dia. x 4' long to rigid steel pipes w/ loose flanged ends above and below the hose, the top steel pipe section flange slipped downward smashing and breaking an employee's right hand middle finger while first connecting the lower pipe flanges.

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