# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220030940022` · 03/26/2003 · Vandalia Resources 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:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pittston Company
- **Operator:** Vandalia Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [4607537](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607537)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A RIGHT ANGLE AIR DRILL TO DRILLOUT A BROKEN FITTING AND THE DRILL SLIPPED CAUSING THE BIT TO LACERATE HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEENTHE THUMB AND INDEX FINGER REQUIRING 8 SUTURES. THE EE CONTINUES TO WORK AT HIS NORMAL JOB.

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