# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220063240098` · 11/04/2006 · Cemex Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 20
- **Mine experience:** 15.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex Inc
- **Mine:** [3300161](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300161)
## Narrative

EE had placed his right index finger into the opening of a 3/4"" air operated ball valve to check its position. He manually operated the cylonoide valve allowing air to change the ball valve position with his left hand. His left index finger was amputated just behind the fingernail.

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