# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220261520011` · 05/28/2026 · U.S. Silica Energy Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **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:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USS Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** U.S. Silica Energy Company
- **Mine:** [4105331](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4105331)
## Narrative

Our employee was performing flight installation on a dryer. While positioning and tack welding a plate, the material became unstable and tipped over, landing on employee's right hand causing amputation to the tip of the 5th finger and a fracture to the 4th finger.

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