# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220003460089` · 12/01/2000 · Hecla Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hecla Mining Company
- **Operator:** Hecla Limited
- **Mine:** [1000088](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1000088)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING LOAD A SHOT CRETE BAG WITH OTHER EMPLOYEE OPERATING TUGGER. HE WAS HOLDING THE TUGGER CABLE AND HOOK IN PLACE AND HAD HIS HAND TOO CLOSE TO THE HOOK WHEN THE OTHER EMPLOYE E TIGHTENED THE CABLE, PINCHING HIS RIGHT THUMB IN THE HOOK, REQUIRING STITCHES.

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