# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220212360003` · 08/19/2021 · Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 40
- **Mine experience:** 6.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Glasgow Inc
- **Operator:** Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co 
- **Mine:** [3600117](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600117)
## Narrative

EE was working on the tail pulley adjuster to provide slack for the conveyor. While removing the plug from the adjuster, the plug struck EE's left index finger, palm and thumb.

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