# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220051790013` · 06/26/2005 · Lafarge Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Surface equipment, NEC
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Corporation
- **Mine:** [1100786](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100786)
## Narrative

Employee was starting a 2"" gasoline powered water pump, when pump ""kicked back"" causing the pull cord to jerk, pulling the employee's right hand. Employee's hand sruck the pump causing a laceration between the index and middle finger on right hand, requiring medical attention, and resulting in 10 stitches.

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