# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220160420017` · 01/26/2016 · WE Soda Alkali, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
- **Activity:** Underground equipment, NEC
- **Injury source:** UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 21
- **Mine experience:** 0.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Tronox Limited
- **Operator:** WE Soda Alkali, LLC
- **Mine:** [4800152](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800152)
## Narrative

EE was using hydraulic equipment when the wrong function was activated causing the hammer to extend instead of swing, EE pinched right hand between the hammerhead and controls, EE went to ER. EE had a broken hand and received 4 stitches. Determined to be Reportable to MSHA on 02/05/16.

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