EE WAS WORKING ON AN AIR COMPRESSOR AIR BREATHER, HE REACHED FOR THE RUBBER BOOT (GASKET) THAT GOES FROM THE AIR BREATHER TO THE FLYWHEEL. THE GUARD WAS NOT IN PLACE & HIS INDEX FINGER & MID. FINGER OF LT. HAND CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE FLYWHEEL CUTTING THE TIPS OF BOTH FINGERS. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL E.R. WHERE THE LACERATIONS REQUIRED 8 STITCHES. RESTRICTED FOR 10 DAYS.