# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220192600034` · 09/06/2019 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Cement worker, Concrete worker,  Form man, Mandoseal man
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 52
- **Mine experience:** 1.88 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [1800019](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800019)
## Narrative

PRODUCTION TECHS WERE REINSTALLING DOOR ON FM1 2ND COMPARTMENT WHEN THE LIFTING CHAIN BROKE. WHEN THE LIFTING CHAIN BROKE IT STRUCK AN EMPLOYEE IN THE LEFT HAND CAUSING LACERATION TO THE PINKY AND RING FINGER. THE EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING GLOVES AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL CARE.

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