# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220042390047` · 08/17/2004 · Asarco LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Shopman repair cars, Mechanic
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 207
- **Mine experience:** 38.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Grupo Mexico S A B de C V
- **Operator:** Asarco LLC
- **Mine:** [0200826](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200826)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE REPORTED HE WAS DRILLING A HOLE NEAR THE END OF A PUMP SHAFT FOR A COTTER KEY WITH A HAND HELD DRILL, WHEN THE 9/64 INCH DRILL BIT BROKE. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A PUNCTURE WOUND AT THE BASE OF THE MIDDLE FINGER ON HIS RIGHT HAND. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED SUTURES AND RESTRICTION FOR USE OF RIGHT HAND, WHEN HE WAS TAKEN TO THE DOCTOR.

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