# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220040680041` · 02/26/2004 · CAPA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ramiro J  Flores; Rufino  Garza
- **Operator:** CAPA
- **Mine:** [4103510](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103510)
## Narrative

EMP AND OTHER WERE CUTTING STEEL BAR WITH OXYACETYLENE RIG WHEN HE CUT BAR IT FELL STRIKING LEFT THUMB, BROKE DISTAL PHALANGE.

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