# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032230026` · 07/23/2003 · Cemex
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** 32
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** RMC Group PLC
- **Operator:** Cemex
- **Mine:** [0404056](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0404056)
## Narrative

EE WAS ADJUSTING THE GUARD ON THE TIP OF THE VACTOR HOSE WHILE EQUIPMENT WAS OPERATING. HIS ARM WAS SUCKED INTO THE HOSE.

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