# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220092710062` · 03/31/2009 · Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper
## 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:** HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 318
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper
- **Mine:** [4201996](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4201996)
## Narrative

Crew engaged in line cleaning operation. Pressure dump device was operated by co-worker (procedure violation). Work activity was suspended to verify process issue, EE placed L hand over nozzle to block low pressure water bleeding from nozzle. Co-worker asked if he was ready & mistook no for go. High pressure water resulted in laceration. Surgery initially proposed & declined.

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