# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220010610033` · 02/20/2001 · Squaw Creek Materials LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 0.01 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Nemo Ventures LLC; LNU  LLC
- **Operator:** Squaw Creek Materials LP
- **Mine:** [4104103](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4104103)
## Narrative

EE WAS TUNING THE CARBURETOR ON A LINCLON WELDER, LOCATED IN THE EQUIPMENT YARD. HIS RIGHT HAND WAS STRUCK BY THE FAN BLADE. IN THAT THE EE HAD ON GLOVES, THE BLADE DID NOT ""CUT"" THE HAND. HOW EVER, THE GLANCING IMPACT OF THE FAN BLADE CAUSED THE SKIN FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FIRST JOUNT ON THE INDEX FINGER OF THE RIGHT HAND TO BE PEELED BACK REQUIRING STITCHES.

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