# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220032300080` · 08/06/2003 · Tilden Mining Company L C
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Mill equipment
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 48
- **Mine experience:** 18 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Tilden Mining Company L C
- **Mine:** [2000422](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000422)
## Narrative

EE PUT HIS FINGER OVER A HOLE IN THE HYDRAULIC HOSE ON A LOADER, WHEN HE WENT TO RAISE THE BACKHOE BOOM, THE PRESSURE IN THE HOSE SHOT UP TO 2500 PSI WHICH INJECTED HYDRAULIC OIL INTO HIS FING ER. EE WAS EVALUATED IN THE E.R. HAD SURGERY ON HIS FINGER AND WAS TAKEN OFF OF WORK.

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