# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220262190020` · 07/23/2026 · Thompson Creek Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Rubbed or abraded
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Surface equipment, NEC
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thompson Creek Metals Co USA
- **Operator:** Thompson Creek Mining Company
- **Mine:** [1000531](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1000531)
## Narrative

An employee was attempting to remove a sharp metal shaving from a pipe that was threaded using a pipe threader machine. When they pulled on the metal shaving, it did not separate from the pipe as expected, causing the sharp edge to lacerate their finger through their glove. The injured employee received 8 stitches to their index finger.

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