# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220210990016` · 04/07/2021 · Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper
- **Mine:** [4201996](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4201996)
## Narrative

The employee was drilling two holes in a large back splash with a drill. The back splash was tied to the wall with rope. While drilling the holes, back splash fell on the employees left hand. The employee was wearing cut resistant gloves, however, the broken drill bit punctured  the employees left thumb causing the laceration while pulling their hand out. 

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