# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220021120105` · 04/16/2002 · Lhoist North America of Missouri, 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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4.78 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lhoist Group
- **Operator:** Lhoist North America of Missouri, Inc
- **Mine:** [2302120](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2302120)
## Narrative

WHILE DRILLING A 1/4"" HOE THROUGH A PIPE THE DRILL BIT BROKE DOWNWARD FORCE ON THE DRILL CAUSED THE RIGHT HAND TO COME DOWN ON THE DRILL BIT CUTTING THE THUMB ON THE RIGHT HAND. 3 STITCHES WERE REQUIRED TO CLOSE THE WOUND.

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