# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220010640111` · 02/22/2001 · Holnam Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck against a moving object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 27.53 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holnam Inc
- **Mine:** [2300053](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300053)
## Narrative

EE WAS USING A 4"" HAND-HELD DISK GRINDER TO GRIND METAL IN THE MAINTENANCE SHOP. HE APPLIED PRESSURE AT AN ANGLE TO THE GRINDER WHEN HIS LEFT HAND CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE GRINGING WHEEL. THIS RESULTED IN A 1"" LACERATION TO THE 4TH KNUCKLE OF HIS LEFT HAND WHICH REQUIRED SUTURES.

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