# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220071700003` · 06/07/2007 · Imerys Marble Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 31
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Marble Inc
- **Mine:** [0900804](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900804)
## Narrative

Employee removed an inspection plate cover just below the airlock feeder on the cyclone located on Silo #3.  The airlock feeder was running; employee's right hand contacted the airlock rotor, cutting off tips of the index, middle and ring fingers. Employee was treated at local ER.

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