# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220170670001` · 03/05/2017 · Pete Lien & Sons Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Hydrate plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 2.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pete Lien & Sons Inc
- **Operator:** Pete Lien & Sons Inc
- **Mine:** [3900020](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3900020)
## Narrative

EE was cleaning material from hydrator discharge chute using metal shovel/scraping tool to push material down the chute into screw conveyer.  The end of the shovel was caught by the auger and pinched EE's hands between the tool handle and side of the chute.  EE was treated for bruising and strained ligaments in EE's right thumb, placed on restricted duty with follow-up scheduled.

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