# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220122540043` · 08/31/2012 · Cemex Southeast LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 34.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex Southeast LLC
- **Mine:** [0900053](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900053)
## Narrative

Injured was adjusting the calibration on a motion switch for H-50 dust collector screw. He accessed the switch from the wrong side of the guard and while descending the ladder his left thumb contacted a sharp edge on the guard.

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