# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220031880063` · 06/29/2003 · Thompson Creek Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.01 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Steven  Mooney
- **Operator:** Thompson Creek Mining Company
- **Mine:** [1000531](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1000531)
## Narrative

WORKER WAS TORQUEING THE INSIDE WHEEL NUTS ON A CAT 77 USING A 1"" AIR WRENCH. THE WRENCH WAS NOT ""SEATED"" PROPERLY ON THE WHEEL NUT WHEN THE AIR WAS APPLIED, RESULTING IN IT TURNING & PINCHING HIS RIGHT THUMB AGAINST THE VALVE STEM GUARD. THE WORKER REQUIRED TWO STITCHES IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE CUT.

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