# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220203100015` · 11/04/2020 · Paramont Contura, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 63
- **Mine experience:** 33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Paramont Contura, LLC
- **Mine:** [4407163](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4407163)
## Narrative

Technician was using a 30 ton hydraulic ram to break the inside tire bead on the RRI of a 785 rigid frame haul truck. When the pressure was released from the ram it fell to the ground then bouncing crushing technician's thumb on left hand against the hydraulic pump.

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