# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220052090032` · 07/18/2005 · Western Slate Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Surface equipment, NEC
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jeffrey N  Harrison
- **Operator:** Western Slate Inc
- **Mine:** [4300350](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4300350)
## Narrative

EE TRIED TO DISLODGE A PIECE OF SLATE THAT WAS CAUGHT IN THE TRIMMING MACHINE. HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE FOOT OPERATED PEDAL CAUSING THE BLADE TO SHOOT BACK DAMAGING HIS RIGHT HAND. HE FAILED TO SHUT OFF THE POWER TO THE MACHINE BEFORE TRYING TO DISLODGE THE SLATE. THERE WAS A LACERATED TENDON DAMAGE.

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