# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041900014` · 06/29/2004 · Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 26.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alleghany Corp
- **Operator:** Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0402848](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0402848)
## Narrative

EE was removing a blower liner from #501 blower. When the bolts holding the liner in place were removed, the liner broke in two. In an attempt to keep the ten pound section of liner from falling onto his body, he pushed at the broken piece of liner with his left hand, causing a bruise to his left thumb.

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