# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220001510052` · 05/15/2000 · Better Materials Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 20 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USS Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** Better Materials Corp
- **Mine:** [2800526](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2800526)
## Narrative

GREASE FITTING ON FRONT END LOADER WOULD NOT TAKE GREASE. HE HELD GREASE GUN AGAINST CHEST AND PULLED LEVER WITH BOTH HANDS.

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