# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220071580026` · 06/04/2007 · Powell Mountain Coal Co. Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by powered moving object
- **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:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Progress Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Powell Mountain Coal Co. Inc
- **Mine:** [4405605](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4405605)
## Narrative

EE was cutting bushing for pin on backhoe, when the grinder hung up and kicked back, striking EE below right elbow. Required 2 stitches just below right elbow.

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