# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220002690137` · 09/19/2000 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2601942](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601942)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE TIP OF STEAM CLEANER WAND WITH HIS RIGHT HAND WHEN HE ACCIDENTLY PULLED THE TRIGGER WITH HIS LEFT HAND AND CAUSED WATER TO ENTER INTO HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

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