# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040400022` · 01/31/2004 · Essroc Cement
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CONVEYORS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Essroc Cement
- **Mine:** [1800001](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800001)
## Narrative

EE WAS TROUBLESHOOTING TO CORRECT A KILN OPACITY PROBLEM. HE REMOVED THE WRONG PIPE TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE AREA WHERE HE FELT THE PROBLEM WAS CONCENTRATED AND IT LEFT THE ROTARY FEED SCREW UNGU ARDED. HE WAS IN A HURRY AND PLACED HIS HAND INSIDE THE ROTARY FEED SYSTEM TO CHECK IF IT WAS PLUGGED AND CUT HIS FINGER ON THE SCREW.

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