# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220201770018` · 06/22/2020 · Empire State Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 181
- **Mine experience:** 1.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Augusta Group Company
- **Operator:** Empire State Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [3001185](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3001185)
## Narrative

Worker was operating the controls of the power wedge with right hand while in a kneeling position in front of the axle and brake pack when the pack suddenly loosened and moved off of the axle. The pack, which weighs approximately 300 pounds, fell approxmately 20 inches before contacting workers left hand, crushing it between the brake pack and a plastic oil pan.  

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