# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220063180025` · 11/01/2006 · BASF Catalysts 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:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 1.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BASF SE
- **Operator:** BASF Catalysts LLC
- **Mine:** [0900359](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900359)
## Narrative

Employee was standing in an awkward position and did not have complete control of grinder. The grinder kicked back and cut his right knee 3 cm.

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