# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220070080001` · 01/04/2007 · Carmeuse Lime Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MOTORS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 4.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime Inc
- **Mine:** [3300013](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300013)
## Narrative

The maintanence crew was replacing an electric motor.  The motor was lined up with two of the bolts and the motor was suspended approximately 2 inches from the base.  The EE proceeded to reach between the motor and the base to line up the support bolts.  As his hand was under the motor, the motor fell crushing three of his fingers. Rx Drugs, Stiches.

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