# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220083450014` · 12/02/2008 · Climax Molybdenum Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 1.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Climax Molybdenum Company
- **Mine:** [0500790](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0500790)
## Narrative

The employee was using a Die grinder to widen holes in a truck bed liner floor plate. The employee was bringing the tool up out of the hole when the grinder slid across the liner plate and hit his left knee causing a small puncture wound. He was treated and initially returned to full duty. At the present time the employee is under observation of a physician for infection.

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