# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220002690084` · 09/18/2000 · U S Borax Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 22.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** U S Borax Inc
- **Mine:** [0400743](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400743)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS REMOVING A NUT WITH AN INTEGRATED KEEPER ON IT FROM A BOLT ON A SHOCK WITH AN AIR IMPACT AND BOX END WRENCH. WHENHE ENERGIZED THE IMPACT THE WRENCH MOVED AND THE NU T KEEPER BROKE CAUSING A 1 INCH LACERATION BETWEEN HIS THUMB AND FINGER. THE LACERATION REQUIRED 6 STITCHES.

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