# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011360006` · 05/04/2001 · Lafarge Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 21.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Corp
- **Mine:** [2302171](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2302171)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS TROUBLESHOOTING AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ON MOBILE EQUIPMENT. HE HAD BLOWER COVER OFF TO CHECK VOLTAGE. WITHT HE COVER STILL OFF, HE REACHED HIS HAND DOWN TO DETERMINE IF THE BLOWER WAS BLOWING COOL AIR AND STUCK HIS HAND IN THE MOVING BLOWER FAN.

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