# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220010990015` · 03/28/2001 · Hecla Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner helper, Coal mole helper, Bridgeman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hecla Mining Company
- **Operator:** Hecla Limited
- **Mine:** [1000088](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1000088)
## Narrative

TWO EMPLOYEES WERE UNLOADING A BUNDLE OF 9' MATSFROM MINE TENDER. THEY WERE USING A JIB CRANE W/CHAIN. THE MATS HUNG UP ON THE TAILGATE OF MINE TENDER. HE TRIED TO FREE THEM AND AS THEY CAME A WAY FROM THE TAILGATE THEY FELL ON HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER SMASHING IT. TIP OF FINGER WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED SUTURES.

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