# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002210061` · 04/25/2000 · Argos Puerto Rico Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 20
- **Mine experience:** 30 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Argos Puerto Rico Corp
- **Mine:** [5400120](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5400120)
## Narrative

CRANE OPERATOR WAS DOING MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TO THE CRANE, HE WAS SETTING THE CARBURATOR WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. THE CRESCENT KEY HE WAS USING SLIPPED FROM HIS HAND AND HIS LEFT HAND WAS C AUGHT BY THE FAN BLADES.

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