# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220082520040` · 09/05/2008 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Surface equipment, NEC
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 9.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [3102179](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3102179)
## Narrative

Employee was drilling 1/8 inch metal plate with 3/4 inch drill bit on drill press. He needed to move holding clamp so bit would pass thru plate. While moving holding clamp and trying to align hole in plate, the bit unexpectedly contacted the plate, rotating the plate and cutting the employee's finger.

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