# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220150610012` · 02/20/2015 · Tilcon New York Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 23.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Tilcon New York Inc
- **Mine:** [2800001](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2800001)
## Narrative

employee was attempting to repair a diesel/electric heater.  while trying to remove small air line he slipped and his right hand went into the energized fan blade causing a laceration/broken bone and damage to tendon on pointer finger, and lacerations on middle and ring finger.

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