# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220082630010` · 09/16/2008 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [4400109](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4400109)
## Narrative

The employee was using a Dye Grinder to cut a piece of metal from a pressure washer. Possibly, the grinder bolt caught the parabolic metal putting the wheel in a bind. The metal became a projectile and hit the employee in the arm and face causing open wounds needing medical care.

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