# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220013380027` · 11/21/2001 · Sherwin Alumina Company, 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:** Surface equipment, NEC
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 14.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BPU Reynolds Inc
- **Operator:** Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4100906](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4100906)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A LACERATION TO HIS LEFT THUMB WHILE USING A TABLE SAW TO RIP A 2"" X 2"" BOARD. THE BOARD BEING RIPPED STARTED TO RISE UP, SO HE RAISED THE BLADE GUARD AND PLACED HIS LEFT HAN D ON THE BOARD TO HOLD IT DOWN. THE BLADE CAUGHT HIS GLOVE AND HE RECEIVED A LACERATION; SUTURES WERE REQUIRED. NO LOST DAYS OR WORK RESTRICTIONS.

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