# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220023080144` · 08/30/2002 · Vulcan Constr. Materials, L.P.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** Vulcan Constr. Materials, L.P.
- **Mine:** [0900069](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900069)
## Narrative

EE WAS LOOSENING A BOLT THAT HOLDS THE CUTTING EDGE ON THE UNILOADER. HE WAS USING AN ELECTRICAL WRENCH ON THE NUT ON TOP. THE BOLT IS COUNTERSUNK SO YOU DON'T NEED A WRENCH TO HOLD THE BOLT WHEN YOU ARE LOOSENING THE NUT. HOWEVER, EE WHENEE LOOSENED THE NUT THE BOLT CAME OFF OF THE COUNTERSUNK HOLE. EE HAD GLOVES ON SO HE PUSHED THE BOLT AND THE NUT TURNED AND CUT HIS FINGER.

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