# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220072470082` · 08/15/2007 · Helvetia Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Surface equipment, NEC
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Helvetia Coal Company
- **Mine:** [3608210](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608210)
## Narrative

Employee was starting lawn mower when pull cord slipped from right hand and struck the base of left thumb which was holding the handle. Employee continued working normal shifts until 8/21/07 at which time he had x-rays taken. X-rays were negative, however, doctor placed employee on restricted duty until 8/25/07.

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