# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220030130122` · 12/17/2002 · Lafarge North America
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects
- **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:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 7.94 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge North America
- **Mine:** [3300069](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300069)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING OFF THE SHEAVE ON THE #2 COOLER, #4 FAN. HE WAS SLIDING THE BELT WITH THIS HAND, IN ORDER TO TURN THE SHEAVE (AND THE FAN). HE LOOKED AWAY FROM THE BELT TO INSPECT THE SH EAVE, WHEN THE MOMENTUM OF THE TURNING FAN CAUSED HIS FINGER TO BE PULLED IN BETWEEN THE BELT & SHEAVE. THIS RESULTED IN CUTS TO THE RING & MIDDLE FINGER TO HIS RIGHT HAND.

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