# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220082880109` · 10/02/2008 · Kirby & Sons Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Minor E  Kirby
- **Operator:** Kirby & Sons Inc
- **Mine:** [3302403](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3302403)
## Narrative

He was working on a screen box removing a screen in which at time of accident, he was removing the bolts. He stuck his thumb on the bolt to hold it from spinning while he tried to loosen the nut with an airgun when it cut thru his glove and cut his thumb.

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