# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220081210001` · 04/25/2008 · Lafarge Aggregates Southeast
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 23.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Aggregates Southeast
- **Mine:** [0900899](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900899)
## Narrative

At approximately 9:30 pm the EE was repairing laces in the #7 belt using a die grinder to cut the laces.  The trigger on the die grinder stuck in the on position and wouldn't release.  Upon reaching around to unplug the grinder, it dropped down, struck, and lacerated his left knee.

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