# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220031390023` · 05/09/2003 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** DRIL-PRCUSV,HRD ROC,JKHMR
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202147](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202147)
## Narrative

EE WAS DRILLING THROUGH A 3/8"" PIECE OF METAL WITH A HAND DRILL USING A 1/2"" BIT. AS HE WAS DRILLING, THE BIT HUNG CAUSING THE DRILL TO SUDDENLY SPIN OUT OF HIS HAND. AS IT SPUN IT CAUGHT AND BENT HIS 4TH FINGER. EE WAS TAKEN TO GIBSON GENERAL E.R. EXAMINED, X-RAYED AND DIAGNOSED WITH A FRACTURE OF THE 4TH METACARPAL BONE. A SPLINT WAS APPLIED ALONG WITH A PRESCRIPTION FOR LORTAB.

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