# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220002150034` · 07/14/2000 · Polar Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Daniel J May
- **Operator:** Polar Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [5001557](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001557)
## Narrative

THE GRINDER KICKED BACK WHILE GRINDING. IT PUT A DEEP GASH IN LEFT KNEE.

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