# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220160690019` · 03/04/2016 · H & H Materials Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** POWER SAW
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 0.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** David P  Hoobler
- **Operator:** H & H Materials Inc
- **Mine:** [3606980](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3606980)
## Narrative

Employee was using chainsaw to cut and remove branches.  Chainsaw became ensnared in crook of tree causing the chainsaw to pull backwards sharply.  The chainsaw contacted employee's upper left thigh cutting it.

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