# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220023570076` · 12/18/2002 · Lhoist North America of Missouri, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Mill equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lhoist Group
- **Operator:** Lhoist North America of Missouri, Inc
- **Mine:** [2302120](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2302120)
## Narrative

WAS REAMING OUT HOLES IN A STEEL PLATE, AND THE DRILL BIT CAUGHT IN THE HOLE AND SPUN THE PLATE. THE PLATE STRUCK THE TOP OF THE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT HAND CUTTING THE HAND. THE CUT REQUIRED 5 STITC HES TO CLOSE.

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