# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220082470042` · 08/22/2008 · Eagle Creek Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John M  Potter; Thomas A  Potter
- **Operator:** Eagle Creek Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4609138](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609138)
## Narrative

Using a hand grinder and it kicked back and struck him on his arm, 3"" above his elbow. Laceration is 3"" long. Did not cut into muscle.

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