# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023400038` · 11/27/2002 · Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc
## 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:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eagle-Picher Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc
- **Mine:** [3503236](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3503236)
## Narrative

OUR EMPLOYEE HAD LOCKED & TAGGED THE MILLING FAN TO INDICATE HE WAS WORKING ON IT. HE WAS TO HARD SURFACE THE INSIDE OF THE FAN. HE WAS OUT OF SIGHT OF TWO EAGLE MINE EMPLOYEES ON OTHER SIDE OF THE FAN. THEY TURNED A SHEAVE TO REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT BELTS WHICH TURNED A FAN BLADE & SMASHED HIS HAND, BREAKING A BONE & BRUISING THE HAND BADLY.

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