# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220060320049` · 01/25/2006 · Holcim (US) Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holcim (US) Incorporated
- **Mine:** [2200313](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2200313)
## Narrative

Mechanic was using a 1"" impact wrench with a 2 3/8"" socket. The safety pin that held socket on was a welding rod, which was hanging out of socket. The mechanic's hand (which was in glove) was slashed and cut by the rod while socket was in motion. 12 stitches were required to seal wound on right hand.

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