# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220100530027` · 02/10/2010 · Republic Energy, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 71
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Republic Energy, Inc
- **Mine:** [4609054](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609054)
## Narrative

EE was working on a tandem axel dump truck.One EE was in the cab and was operating the PTO the other EE was knelt next to the PTO pump.The EE placed his right hand on the pump for support and balance. His left hand using a tool trying to push the dump plunger.The tool slipped off of the plunger and struck his right hand forcing the hand into the pump shaft.

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