# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220033280027` · 11/12/2003 · Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper
- **Mine:** [4201996](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4201996)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING A SELF TAPING SCREW INTO A METAL PLATE COVER WHEN THE SCREW STUCK CAUSING THE METAL PLATE TO ROTATE STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT WRIST. LACERATION INJURY REQUIRING SEVEN (7) SUTURES.

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