# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220012400045` · 08/23/2001 · U S Aggregates, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** The Heritage Group
- **Operator:** U S Aggregates, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1202269](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202269)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING THE GRINDER IN LEFT HAND AND HOLDING THE ROD IN THE RIGHT. GRINDER SLIPPED AND CONTACTED EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT INDEX FINGER CAUSING A LACERATION REQUIRING STITCHES. EMPLOYEE IS NOT TO PUSH, PULL OR LIFT OVER 15 LBS FOR 4 DAYS.

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