# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220061980134` · 07/11/2006 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2602512](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602512)
## Narrative

Changing chipper point on small air chipper. Control trigger was hit with foot causing chipper to turn on. Chipper point was ejected from tool hitting employee on the nose. Cut on nose required six stitches to close.

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