# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220080080023` · 11/06/2007 · Mystery Creek Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Carpenter
- **Activity:** Surface equipment, NEC
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** St Andrew Goldfields LTD
- **Operator:** Mystery Creek Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [5001782](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001782)
## Narrative

While using a table saw to cut 4"" x 4"" blocks of wood, the wood kicked back.  The block hit his left thumb, pushing back.  The thumb was broken, requiring surgury to repair.  Security(contractor) was assigned the duties of safety and reporting.  A safety audit identified this accident as not being filed at the proper time.

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