# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220032320061` · 07/03/2003 · Lafarge North America
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.09 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge North America
- **Mine:** [2300158](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300158)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS USING THE HEAT SHIELD BETWEEN THE FAN BEARING AND FAN HOUSING TO ROTATE THE SHAFT. HE CAUGHT HIS PINKY BETWEEN THE TWO PIECES AND THE INERTIA OF THE FAN SHEARED THE FINGER. EMPLOY EE SUFFERRED A LACERATION AND FRACTURE TO THE 5TH FINGER ON THE LEFT HAND.

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