# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220142240008` · 08/03/2014 · Carmeuse Lime & Stone
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 49
- **Mine experience:** 24.94 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime & Stone
- **Mine:** [4002113](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4002113)
## Narrative

Employee was sizing a metal patch for a fan housing.  His finger got sucked into the hole and cut the tip of his left, middle finger at the joint.

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