# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220140800003` · 03/10/2014 · Columbia Silica Sand Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** DRUM,PULY,SHEAVE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 136
- **Mine experience:** 1.71 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** T M  Hoefer; H W  Hoefer
- **Operator:** Columbia Silica Sand Inc
- **Mine:** [3800125](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800125)
## Narrative

After replacing drum, shaft, bearings, and repairing belt splice, ee was testing adjusting and cleaning when accident occurred. Guard off, & belt energized, ee attempted to remove loose sand from edge of belt, in frt of drum, when glove came in contact with edge of drum, pulling him into contact with edge of drum with right bicep, inflicting open wound(skin), 5"" long.

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