# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220060620004` · 02/28/2006 · Holcim (Texas) LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd; Crow Holdings
- **Operator:** Holcim (Texas) LP
- **Mine:** [4103307](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103307)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING HOLES IN A PLATE OF 1/4"" STEEL WITH A HAND DRILL MOTOR.  THE DRILL BIT BOUND UP IN THE STEEL, CAUSING THE DRILL MOTOR TO KICK BACK, FORCING THE EMPLOYEE'S RING AND PINKY FINGERS BACKWARDS.  HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FRACTURE TO THE RIGHT RING FINGER.

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