# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220032450141` · 08/21/2003 · Appalachian Fuels, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **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:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John C  Smith Jr
- **Operator:** Appalachian Fuels, LLC
- **Mine:** [1518202](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518202)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A DISC GRINDER TO REMOVE WELDING SLAG. THE GRINDING DISC EXPLODED AND STRUCK BOTH LEGS BELOW THE KNEES. LACERATIONS TO LOWER LEGS REQUIRING STITCHES.

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