# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220112360018` · 08/18/2011 · Unimin Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **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:** POWER SAW
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 12.81 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Unimin Corporation
- **Mine:** [3100375](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3100375)
## Narrative

The employee was using a table saw to cut pieces of PVC blocks. With the saw running, he reached under it, and his right middle finger was struck by the rotating blade. He sustained a laceration and damaged distal phalanx bone. Prior to the task the supervisor had a meeting with the three employees that were assigned to do the task about the safety issues with the job.

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