# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220040820025` · 03/15/2004 · BASF Catalysts LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 23.79 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Engelhard Corp
- **Operator:** BASF Catalysts LLC
- **Mine:** [0900472](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900472)
## Narrative

EE was attempting to troubleshoot the autobagger's layer forming unit when the gate came into contact with his right hand causing a severe laceration to the back of the right hand. He received treatment at the ER and was found to have a severed tendon and bone.

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