# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220150200009` · 01/06/2015 · Viesko Redi Mix Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** DRUM,PULY,SHEAVE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 151
- **Mine experience:** 1.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J Scott  Erickson
- **Operator:** Viesko Redi Mix Inc
- **Mine:** [3500557](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3500557)
## Narrative

Operator tried to touch drive belt, machine was off but slowing down, and had 3 fingers smashed by belt pulley, severing tip of middle finger. Operator put his hand on the existing guard.

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