# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220071340011` · 05/08/2007 · Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **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:** 27.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mosaic Company
- **Operator:** Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC
- **Mine:** [0801183](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0801183)
## Narrative

EE was removing bolts from the end cap of the #12 DL Hoist Final Drive Pinion Assembly.  While attempting to remove the lower bolt with a half inch impact and socket, the socket became unseated from the bolt head creating a pinch between the end cap and socket.  His thumb was caught in between the socket and the end cap causing the fracture to the left thumb.

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