# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220072840016` · 10/09/2007 · Lafarge North America
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** DRIL-PRCUSV,HRD ROC,JKHMR
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 32.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge North America
- **Mine:** [1300125](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1300125)
## Narrative

Ee was operating a 40lb rock drill to drill a 1 1/2"" hole in boulder which was stuck in the opening of rock hopper.  Having difficulty starting the hole Ee reached down to the lower end of the hammer to help guide the drill steel & bit with his leather gloved right hand.  When ee applied air to the drill, right middle finger was caught between the drill & the end of hammer.

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