# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220122230016` · 08/06/2012 · Imerys Carbonates LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 35.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Carbonates LLC
- **Mine:** [0100011](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100011)
## Narrative

Employee attempted to dislodge material in cyclone.  Placed left hand in clean-out port. Index & middle finger struck by turning vanes.

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