# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220041270027` · 04/21/2004 · R L O'Neal & Sons Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 19.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John L O'Neal
- **Operator:** R L O'Neal & Sons Inc
- **Mine:** [1100154](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100154)
## Narrative

INJURED & 2 OTHER EMPLOYEES WERE DISMOUNTING AN 1800 X 33 TIRE FROM FRONT AXLE OF TRUCK. HE INSTALLED HYDRAULIC BEAD BREAKER ON THE TRUCK SIDE OF THE WHEEL TO PUSH TIRE OFF OF RIM. WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO BREAKER IT CAME OFF THE WHEEL. HIS HAND WAS ON THE BREAKER WHEN IT CAME LOOSE AND WAS MOMENTARILY STRUCK BETWEEN THE TRUCK FRAME AND THE BREAKER.

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