# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220012120014` · 07/20/2001 · Hobet Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.03 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ashland Inc
- **Operator:** Hobet Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4604670](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4604670)
## Narrative

EE WAS WELDING ANGLE IRON BRACING IN A PROPEL COMPARTMENT WHEN A PIECE OF IT FELL STRIKING HIS L KNEE. AS A RESULT A BONE BEHIND THE INDEX FINGER WAS FRACTURED.

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