# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220010100012` · 01/05/2001 · Hibbing Taconite Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Surface equipment, NEC
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 22.57 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mittal-US Steel Canada-Cliffs Natural Resources
- **Operator:** Hibbing Taconite Company
- **Mine:** [2101600](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2101600)
## Narrative

A WELDER IN THE MAINTENANCE SERVICE SHOP USE AN IRONWORKER TO SHEAR A 3/8"" X 4"" X 6"" PIECE OF MILD STEEL PLATE. THE PLATE WASINSERTED SO THAT THE ""HOLD DOWNS"" DID NOT ENGAGE THE PLATE. UPON SH EARING, THE PLATE MOVER, PINCHING HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

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