# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220051220003` · 04/26/2005 · Suwannee American Cement, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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:** FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 2.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Votorantim Cimentos; Anderson Columbia
- **Operator:** Suwannee American Cement, LLC
- **Mine:** [0801318](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0801318)
## Narrative

EE was using a 4.5"" grinder to remove paint from metal channel when the grinder caught the metal and kicked back. The grinder caught the EE under the nose and cut it. The EE was not wearing his faceshield. Improper use of hand power tools and PPE

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