# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220081700024` · 06/17/2008 · BASF Catalysts LLC
## 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:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 35.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BASF SE
- **Operator:** BASF Catalysts LLC
- **Mine:** [0900472](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900472)
## Narrative

Employee was using grinder to cut metal pipe.  Grinder contacted left index finger causing laceration requiring 4 stitches. **Addendum to previous report submitted on 6/17/08: Employee continued to have complaints and as a result he was referred to an orthopedic doctor that  resulted in his return to modified duty effective 7/10/08.

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