# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041450040` · 05/10/2004 · Cemex Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** DRUM,PULY,SHEAVE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex Inc
- **Mine:** [4100060](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100060)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING MAINTENANCE DURING KILN OUTAAG, REPLACING BELTS ON #1 COOLER FAN. EMPLOYEE CAUGHT MIDDLE, LEFT FINGER BETWEEN BELT & SHEAVE. HE WAS SEEN BY A DR. WHO CLEANED & BANDAGED THE WOUND. AN X-RAY REVELASED A FRACTURE BETWEEN THE TIP OF HIS FINGER & HIS 1ST KNUCKLE. NO STITCHES WERE REQUIRED. EMPLOYEE WAS GIVEN A TETANUS SHOT & RETURNED TO RESTRICTED DUTY.

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