# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220260220009` · 01/15/2026 · Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
## 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:** POWER SAW
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Coeur Mining, Inc.
- **Operator:** Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
- **Mine:** [3901282](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3901282)
## Narrative

Ee was picking up a porta band saw. EE grabbed the trigger with EE's right hand and then reached to the blade with left hand. EE didn't realize the safety was not engaged. While picking it up, EE depressed the trigger and activated the saw. The saw blade caught EE's glove, pulling EE's hand into the blade. Ee sustained a cut to EE's left index finger requiring stitches to close.

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