# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220021120064` · 04/16/2002 · Mississippi Potash Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Underground equipment, NEC
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mississippi Chemical Corp
- **Operator:** Mississippi Potash Inc
- **Mine:** [2900175](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2900175)
## Narrative

EE WAS USING THE DRILL PRESS TO DRILL OUT A BEARING. THE DRILL BIT HUNG UP CAUSING THE BEARING TO SPIN AROUND. THE DRILL BIT BROKE & THE BEARING FLEW OFF & HIT HIM IN THE LEFT PALM. 4 STITCHES REQUIRED.

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