# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220113570036` · 12/13/2011 · Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 23
- **Mine experience:** 2.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** New Gold Inc
- **Operator:** Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0404614](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0404614)
## Narrative

Employee was cutting a plate with a track torch when plate fell on foot causing a laceration.

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