# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220010510082` · 02/12/2001 · BNI Coal, Ltd
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Allete Inc
- **Operator:** BNI Coal, Ltd
- **Mine:** [3200218](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3200218)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING A PIECE OF METAL WITH HIS LEFT HAND TO BE WELDED IN PLACE AND THE WIRE FEED WELDING WIRE DID NOT ARCH AND THE WIRE DEFLECTED THROUGH HIS LEATHER GLOVE INTO HIS THUMB. HE W ENT TO THE DOCTOR AFTER WORK TO BE CHECKED.

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