# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220120170059` · 01/16/2012 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 86
- **Mine experience:** 1.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Sherwin Alumina LLC
- **Operator:** Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4100906](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100906)
## Narrative

As employee was trying to close a filter press he states that the air motor broke off the mount.  When the motor fell off it struck the air valve causing it to open and energizing the bull gear.  The ratchet swung around striking the employee on the left hand.  X-ray revealed fracture of two fingers in his left hand.

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