# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220140790036` · 03/07/2014 · U S Silica Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** DRUM,PULY,SHEAVE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 8.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USS Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** U S Silica Company
- **Mine:** [2000608](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000608)
## Narrative

Dust from is controlled by a Torrit dry filter. The dry filter blower motor was locked out and guards and belts removed to service bearings. Hazards of belt replacement were discussed among employees prior to task. During belt replacement, employee caught finger between belt and sheave. Right hand ring finger tip was fractured and lacerated requiring medical treatment.

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