# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220243270004` · 11/19/2024 · Ferroglobe USA Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **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:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ferroglobe PLC
- **Operator:** Ferroglobe USA Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1519916](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519916)
## Narrative

Mechanic was drilling a hole in EE's mechanic's truck to install a work light. The drill bit ""hung"" causing the drill to suddenly twist hitting EE in the mouth. This resulted in a laceration. EE was taken to the ER where EE received 3 stitches. EE returned to work the next day.

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