# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220090220009` · 01/13/2009 · S-S-S Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 1.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gerald W  Smith
- **Operator:** S-S-S Inc
- **Mine:** [2300192](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300192)
## Narrative

Empl.was using grinder to clean pin from the brakes of a quarry machine. His right index finger was pulled into the wire wheel causing an abrasion. The outer layer of skin was removed for 2/3 the dia. of the finger from the tip to primary knuckle. The abrasion was approx 2.5 in. After first aid, the empl.refused medical treatment,returned to work. No gloves or holding tool.

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