# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042600045` · 09/04/2004 · Desert Construction Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas  Short; Linda  Short
- **Operator:** Desert Construction Inc
- **Mine:** [0201064](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0201064)
## Narrative

Plant operator not paying attention to the other mechanics.  Was changing coveyer belt.

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