# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220033210117` · 11/06/2003 · Ash Grove Cement Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ash Grove Cement Company
- **Operator:** Ash Grove Cement Co
- **Mine:** [1000006](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1000006)
## Narrative

A 32 YEAR EMPLOYEE AND A 6 YEAR EMPLOYEE WERE SENT TO CHANGE A CARRIER WHEEL ON GRATED COOLER. THE WHEEL HAD A BAD BEARING AND WAS BEING REMOVED WHEN THE HAND OF THE YOUNGER EE BECAME PINCHED BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND A SPEED INDICATOR. THE YOUNGER EE THOUGHT THE WHEEL MIGHT FALL AND REACHED TO STEADY IT AND PLACED ONE HAND NEAR THE SPEED INDICATOR TO BRACE HIMSELF IT PINCHED HIM IMMED

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