# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220022630059` · 09/17/2002 · Montana Tunnels Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** DRIL-PRCUSV,HRD ROC,JKHMR
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Apollo Gold Corporation
- **Operator:** Montana Tunnels Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [2401769](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401769)
## Narrative

EE WAS DRILLING 1/2"" DIAMETER HOLE THROUGH A PIECE OF PLASTIC RACEWAY. HIS RT. HAND WAS STABILIZING THE PLASTIC AND THE DRILL BIT PUNCHED THROUGH THE MATERIAL AND LACERATED THE PALM OF HIS RT. HAND. HE IS LEFT HANDED. 2 STITCHES REQUIRED

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