# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220030690074` · 02/25/2003 · The Doe Run Company
## 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:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.63 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Renco Group
- **Operator:** The Doe Run Company
- **Mine:** [2300409](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300409)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STARTING THE PIPE CUTTER WITH HIS LEFT HAND HOLDING DOWN THE LOCKING HANDLE. WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO PIPE THE HANDLE KICKED UPPUSHING THE HANDLE UP. BACK OF EMPLOYEE'S HAND S TRUCK SHARP EDGE OF ANGLE IRON MOUNTED ABOVE CUTTER. BACK OF HAND RECEIVED PUNCTURE WOUND, REQUIRING 5 SUTURES.

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