# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220063200009` · 11/14/2006 · Hanson Aggregates Arizona, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 11.29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hanson PLC
- **Operator:** Hanson Aggregates Arizona, Inc
- **Mine:** [0202233](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0202233)
## Narrative

Employee was conducting routine maintenance at the end of his shift.  Employee stepped up on a concrete block to adjust a hose used for dust suppression on a conveyor belt.  As he stepped down his wedding ring was caught in the guard (1 inch square screen material) and the employee recieved an avulsion to his left hand ring finger

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