# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220112200049` · 07/30/2011 · Jewett Mine LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **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:** 32
- **Mine experience:** 26.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Westmoreland Coal Company
- **Operator:** Jewett Mine LLC
- **Mine:** [4103164](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103164)
## Narrative

EE was rolling up a grease line after greasing a backhoe. The swivel fitting between the hose & grease gun broke when the hose & gun reached his left hand, cutting his hand & injecting grease into his left hand between the thumb & 1st finger. He was taken to a local ER & transferred to another hospital for surgical treatment to the injury.

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