# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220023500084` · 12/06/2002 · BASF Catalysts LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **Activity:** Grader
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 25
- **Mine experience:** 8.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Engelhard Corp
- **Operator:** BASF Catalysts LLC
- **Mine:** [0900475](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900475)
## Narrative

OPERATOR WAS ATTEMPTING TO SHUT LEFT DOOR ON MOTORGRADER, WITH HIS RIGHT HAND HOLDING CAB POST HE LEANED OUT AND PULLED DOOR SHUT. THE DOOR CLOSED SHUT ON HIS RIGHT THUMB, BREAKING THE BONE AN D CAUSING A LACERATION REQUIRING SIX STITCHES.

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