# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220002360005` · 08/10/2000 · Black Butte Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 16.11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ambre Energy Limited; Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
- **Operator:** Black Butte Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4801180](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801180)
## Narrative

WHILE LOADING A PIPE WELDING MACHINE ON TO A MECHANIC'S TRUCK, THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A LACERATION ON THE MEATY PART OF HIS LEFT HAND. THE LACERATION WAS CAUSED BY THE UNTRIMMED CABLE AND LOCAT ED AT THE LIFTING HOOK ON THE IMT MECHANIC'S HOIST. LACERATION REQUIRED 4 STITCHES TO CLOSE.

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