# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220030340087` · 01/28/2003 · National Coal of Alabama Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 52
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Frank C  Mann
- **Operator:** National Coal of Alabama Inc
- **Mine:** [0103116](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0103116)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A SEED GRADER ON A FARM TRACTOR. AS HE WAS CONNECTING A SHAFT, THE POWER TAKE OFF ON THE TRACTOR ENGAGED AND CAUGHT HIS GLOVE, TWISTING HIS RIGHT HAND AND ARM.

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