# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220023010107` · 10/24/2002 · Cemex Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 16.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex Inc
- **Mine:** [3600165](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600165)
## Narrative

EE WAS USING AN ELECTRIC HAND GRINDER TO GRIND A PEDESTAL ON #2 KILN NORTH THRUST ROLLER. HE WAS REPOSITIONING HIMSELF TO GRIND ANOTHER SECTION WHEN HIS LEFT LEG CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE GRIND ER. HE DID NOT SHUT THE GRINDER OFF WHEN MOVING. THE CUT REQUIRED FOUR STITCHES. HE WAS WORKING IN CLOSE QUARTERS.

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