# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220261970003` · 07/14/2026 · Sterling Breen Crushing Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Sterling D  Breen
- **Operator:** Sterling Breen Crushing Inc
- **Mine:** [4503261](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4503261)
## Narrative

While changing the seat air switch on the HE85 Loader. Had the seat braced in full up position. While unhooking the seat switch, the brace fell out and the seat fell approximately 8 inches down on to EE's left hand. This resulted in a primary injury to the pinky finger.

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