# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220092880031` · 10/14/2009 · EP Minerals, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.63 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eagle-Picher Industries Inc
- **Operator:** EP Minerals, LLC
- **Mine:** [2600680](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600680)
## Narrative

Left thumb was caught between the swinging door of the 1P1 fan and the 1P1 fan case, which caused a fracture to the thumb and required 13 stitches to close the laceration.

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