# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220031710023` · 06/13/2003 · Hoffman Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Donald R  Hoffman
- **Operator:** Hoffman Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [3606438](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3606438)
## Narrative

AFTER REPLACING THE FAN BELT ON THE MILLER BIG 40 WELDER, EE DECIDED TO ADJUST THE HIGH IDLE SPEED BEFORE PUTTING THE GUARD BACK OVER THE FAN. WHEN HE TURNED THE THROFFLE, THE COTTON GLOVE HE WAS WEARING GOT CAUGHT & PULLED HIS FINGERS INTO THE FAN, CUTTING 3 FINGERS.

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