# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220040200046` · 01/05/2004 · Anker West Virginia Mining Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 107
- **Mine experience:** 3.53 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Anker Group Inc
- **Operator:** Anker West Virginia Mining Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608622](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608622)
## Narrative

THE INJURED WAS LOCATED AN OIL LEAK ON THE ROOF BOLTER. HE PLACED HIS LEFT HAND ON THE HOSE HE SUSPECTED AND INSTRUCTED THE OPERATOR TO PRESSURE IT. UNKNOWINGLY HE HAD HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER DI RECTLY OVER THE HOLE IN THE HOSE. WHEN IT WAS PRESSURIZED IT PIECED THE SKIN AND INFECTED HIS FINGER WITH HYDRAULIC OIL.

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