# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220232560009` · 09/05/2023 · R W Sidley Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Bagging, Package operator
- **Activity:** Mill equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 2.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert  Buescher
- **Operator:** R W Sidley Inc
- **Mine:** [3301944](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301944)
## Narrative

Employee was removing a broken bag from the air bagger turntable when the bag broke further causing the employee to hit EE's right hand off the guard. The guard is covered with foam and rubber. The medical paperwork from the doctor was received by management on 9/11/2023. The employee is on light duty due to a strain to right hand and thumb. Medical follow up scheduled for 9/19/23.

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