# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220262590005` · 09/04/2026 · Bridger Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP
- **Operator:** Bridger Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4800677](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4800677)
## Narrative

The technician was changing the cutting bit on a vertical mill. When released the collets fall so you need to hold them. when EE went to release the bit EE hit the wrong button and turned the mill on catching EE's glove and pulling EE's hand into the rotating bit. EE received 21 stitches and a fractured bone.

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