# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220033380013` · 11/21/2003 · Jewett Mine LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **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:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 16.88 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Westmoreland Coal Company
- **Operator:** Jewett Mine LLC
- **Mine:** [4103164](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103164)
## Narrative

EE WAS REMOVING THE FAN BELTS OF A D10 DOZER. THE FAN SHROUD HAD ALREADY BEEN REMOVED. THE FAN BLADES SPUN & STRUCK THE BACK OF EE'S HAND. THIS CAUSED A LACERATION TO THE BACK OF HIS RIGHT HAN D. HE WAS TAKEN TO PARKVIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT, THERE HE RECEIVED EIGHT STITCHES TO CLOSE THE WOUND ON THE BACK OF HIS RIGHT HAND.

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