# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220140970002` · 04/03/2014 · Resolution Copper Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** RTZ Corp  PLC; BHP Billiton PLC
- **Operator:** Resolution Copper Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [0200152](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200152)
## Narrative

Employee was holding a length of 3/4"" all thread with his left hand & operating the grinder with his right hand. The grinder kicked back and the cutting wheel contacted his left thumb, causing a 1/2 inch cut & severed the tendon on the back of his thumb.

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