# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040230005` · 01/16/2004 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** DRUM,PULY,SHEAVE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [0102343](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0102343)
## Narrative

EE WAS ALIGNING BELTS ON A CLINKER COOLER COMPARTMENT FAN & WHILE HE WAS MANUALLY TURNING THE BELTS HE GOT THE TIP OF HIS MIDDLE FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN THE SHEAVE AND BELT. THE PINCHED FINGER REQUIRED STITCHES AND THE BONE IS CRACKED.

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