# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220072490003` · 08/23/2007 · Barton Mines Co LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 1.96 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Charles H  Bracken Jr
- **Operator:** Barton Mines Co LLC
- **Mine:** [3001520](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3001520)
## Narrative

Employee was using a 4 inch hand held grinder, with a cutting disc, to cut a piece of angle iron.  The cutting disc became lodged in the cut and broke apart.  Two broken pieces contacted the employee's le, causing cuts.

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