# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220193250016` · 10/28/2019 · MEGA HIGHWALL MINING LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Auger (surface)
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Daniel W  Bunn
- **Operator:** MEGA HIGHWALL MINING LLC
- **Mine:** [1518950](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518950)
## Narrative

Employee was setting up a car breaker when hand slipped off of breaker handle causing a sprain/strain to left hand. Employee continued to work until 11/12/2019 when employee went to doctor to have hand checked. Employee was removed from work by doctor on 11/12/2019.

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