# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220060390023` · 01/29/2006 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** POWER SAW
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [0500037](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0500037)
## Narrative

Employee working in calciner unit operating a cordless circular saw to build wooden forms in preparation for guniting.  As he was making a miter cut on 3/4"" piece of plywood @ 2""x8"" long, the saw blade came in contact with left index finger cutting the tip off.

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