# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220013050043` · 10/25/2001 · Holnam Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.01 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holnam Inc
- **Mine:** [0500039](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0500039)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING VACUUM TRUCK NOZZEL WHEN THE NOZZLE BECAME PLUGGED THE HOSE KICKED BACK UNEXPECTEDLY AGAINST HIS HAND, SPRAINING HIS LEFT THUMB.

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