# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220031140012` · 04/10/2003 · Trans Alta Centralia Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 7.94 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Trans Alta Corp
- **Operator:** Trans Alta Centralia Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4500416](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4500416)
## Narrative

EE WAS USING A CUT OFF SAW TO CUT A PIECE OF 2X2X1/2"" ANGLE IRON. THE EE HAD HIS HAND ON THE ANGLE IRON AND WHEN THE CUT WAS CLOSE TO COMPLETE, THE ANGLE IRON ROLLED TOWARDS THE FENCE/BACKGUAR D AND PINCHED FINGERS BETWEEN ANGLE IRON. AND BACKGUARD. THIS RESULTED IS LEFT HAND FINGER TIP FRACTURES 3RD AND 4TH DIGITS CUT OFF SAW.

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