# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220100900005` · 03/27/2010 · Pioneer Sands LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.73 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Pioneer Sands LLC
- **Mine:** [4101003](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4101003)
## Narrative

Employee removing v-belt guard on blower fan at dry plant.  Had loosened all bolts, top section of guard, and bottom section of guard when his finger felt ""really warm"".  Removed his glove, saw blood on his right ring finger.  Received 8 stitches.

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