# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220031070066` · 03/20/2003 · Solvay Chemicals,  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:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Solvay S A
- **Operator:** Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
- **Mine:** [4801295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801295)
## Narrative

EE WAS USING A BLACK & DECKER GRINDER WITH A 4 1/2 INCH GRINDING WHEEL ATTACHED. HE HAD THE GRINDER IN HIS LEFT HAND AND WAS PUTTING HIS GLOVE ON HIS RIGHT HAND. HE TOUCHED HIS FOREARM WITH THE GRINDING WHEEL WHICH RESULTED IN A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED SUTURES.

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