# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220060120004` · 01/06/2006 · Zemex Attapulgite LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 361
- **Mine experience:** 3.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cementos Pacasmayo SSA
- **Operator:** Zemex Attapulgite LLC
- **Mine:** [0900150](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900150)
## Narrative

While positioning No. 1 Roller Mill's 150-hp fan motor with forklift boom, chain, & cable, the motor became wedged.  Three maintenance mechanics physically pulled & pushed and the motor came free, swung, and crushed one mechanic's left forearm (pinned between the gear box & drive coupling hub).  The one injured mechanic required emergency medical treatment & surgery.

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