# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220243020018` · 10/24/2024 · U.S. Sports Field Sand, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Richard Ryan  Dawson; Charles  Dawson
- **Operator:** U.S. Sports Field Sand, LLC
- **Mine:** [1601581](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1601581)
## Narrative

EE was preparing to use a gas powered pressure washer to wash mobile equipment. EE was holding the pressure washer's gun/hose. Co-worker was assisting by cranking up the gas powered engine on the pressure washer. Upon being energized, pressurized water struck EE's left hand where in contact with the gun's hose.

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