# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220051090008` · 04/11/2005 · Asbury Advanced Materials
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 28
- **Mine experience:** 0.81 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Asbury Carbons Inc
- **Operator:** Asbury Advanced Materials
- **Mine:** [1601267](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1601267)
## Narrative

Coworker used threading machine to cut threads on pipe.  EE was holding backup pipe with a pipe wrench so coworker could remove thread cutter. EE accidentally stepped on the On/Off switch, engaging machine.  EE was pulled up & over rear of machine; fingers pinched between wrench and machine housing. Amputation distal phalange R. ring finger & broken L. index finger - severe inj.

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