# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041400051` · 03/31/2004 · Nestle Purina PetCare Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 18.52 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Nestle S A
- **Operator:** Nestle Purina PetCare Company
- **Mine:** [0402638](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0402638)
## Narrative

EE removed the backing plate on the #7 sleever to determine why it was stuck. He was leaning with one hand on the machine while looking inside to see what the problem was. The machine energized and the moving parts pinched the ee's fingers, causing lacerations that required stitches.

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