# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220242180042` · 07/14/2023 · Titan Au, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 2.96 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lance J Baller
- **Operator:** Titan Au, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0505123](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0505123)
## Narrative

Injured miner was working with another miner to replace a nozzle on a pressure washer.  Injured miner was replacing the nozzle while another miner was holding the wand.  Other miner pulled the trigger accidently and the high-pressure water jet punctured injured miner's right hand requiring ten stitches.

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