# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220101680016` · 06/15/2010 · Geo Specialty Chemicals
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between 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:** 2.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ken  Ghazey
- **Operator:** Geo Specialty Chemicals
- **Mine:** [0300537](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0300537)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to install rotor of rotary air lock.  The rotor became stuck as he atttempted to insert into valve housing.  He attempted to dislodge rotor, causing a sudden release of rotor.  Finger was caught between rotor and handrail.  Smashed tip of fourth finger on right hand, finger laceration.

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