# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220180080026` · 01/05/2018 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2602661](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602661)
## Narrative

Stored Energy from the metal of an Ore pass Can. AR 450 3/8 inch thick. Repairing damaged can and replacing bad sections. When the Can was cut from top to bottom all the way through, stored energy from the damaged plate came back and struck employee in left hand. Crew also was using man basket to reach location and propped up against to stop bounce back from damage plate.

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