# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220092390024` · 08/19/2009 · Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Mill equipment
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 50
- **Mine experience:** 7.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Solvay S A
- **Operator:** Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
- **Mine:** [4801295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801295)
## Narrative

The employee was using a hydraulic metal shear to cut strips of stainless steel metal.  He reached around the back side of the shear to grab the metal to slide it into position when the actuating lever to lower the shear was activated.  His right thumb was underneath the cutting edge resulting in the thumb being amputated just below the first knuckle.

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