# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220031890008` · 07/02/2003 · Txi (A/K/A Texas Industries Inc)
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4.71 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Texas Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Txi (A/K/A Texas Industries Inc)
- **Mine:** [4101628](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4101628)
## Narrative

EE WAS FABRICATING A MACHINE GUARD AND HAD DRILLED AND TAPPED HOLES FOR SEVERAL BOLTS TO ASSEMBLE THE GUARD. WHEN TAKING THE BOLTS OUT TO OPEN THE GUARD FOR FURTHER WORK, HE STRUCK HIS LEFT MI DDLE FINGER KNUCKLE ON A SHARP METAL EDGE, CUTTING HIS KNUCKLE AND REQURING 5 STITCHES INT HE KNUCKLE AREA.

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