# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220141780040` · 06/20/2014 · Pete Lien & Sons Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** DRUM,PULY,SHEAVE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 14.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pete Lien & Sons Inc
- **Operator:** Pete Lien & Sons Inc
- **Mine:** [3900020](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3900020)
## Narrative

EE was injured while retrieving a part no. from the steam fan sheave wheel removed the guard as the fan was winding down - he inadvertently contacted the belt which drew his right hand into the sheave wheel and cut the tip of his thumb off. EE was treated by a physician who sutured the wound and placed him on restricted duty. Follow-up Appt. scheduled in 10 days.

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