# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220131840013` · 06/27/2013 · Climax Molybdenum Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 17
- **Mine experience:** 18 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Climax Molybdenum Company
- **Mine:** [0500790](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0500790)
## Narrative

The employee was using a hand held grinder to remove a broken nut.  He was wearing gloves and his left gloved index finger was caught in the grinder disk.  He pulled his hand out of the way and received a laceration from the guard which required stitches.

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