# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220043130052` · 10/28/2004 · Martin Marietta Aggregates
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **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:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Martin Marietta Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Martin Marietta Aggregates
- **Mine:** [3102021](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3102021)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SIDE GRINDER TO REMOVE OLD LAGGING FROM A HEAD PULLEY WHEN THE GRINDER CAUGHT ON A WELD & KICKED BACK STRIKING THE LEFT KNEE RESULTING IN A CUT WHICH REQUIRED 5 STITCHES.

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