# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220140100015` · 01/02/2014 · Imerys Talc America, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Talc America, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4102113](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4102113)
## Narrative

Left long finger was pinched between the Pellet Mill die and the compaction rollers which are located inside the die.  The system was locked out and the employee was manually rotating the die while another employee adjusted the compaction rollers.  Sutures were required.

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