# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220131700021` · 06/15/2013 · Northshore Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** HOISTING APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 26
- **Mine experience:** 0.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
- **Operator:** Northshore Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2100831](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2100831)
## Narrative

Employee's left thumb was caught in a 1 ton air chain hoist - lifting side.  Hoist was not de-energized when the employee attempted to move the hoist.  Hoist was accidentally activated, which caused employee's thumb to get caught in the hoist mechanism.

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