# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220152570021` · 09/03/2015 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** POWER SAW
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [3800014](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800014)
## Narrative

*3rd-Party Consultant* held flange with left hand to stabilize. Mine Operator Plant Electrician used reciprocating saw to cut rusted, seized bolts from flange. Saw jumped and its blade cut into the glove of the left thumb of the *3rd-Party Consultant*. On Sep. 11, *3rd-Party Consultant* was examined by orthopedist and told surgery is needed to repair left thumb's extensor tendon.

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