# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220090560003` · 02/23/2009 · Carmeuse Lime & Stone Co Inc
## 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:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA; Lafarge SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime & Stone Co Inc
- **Mine:** [3600184](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600184)
## Narrative

Employee's right thumb struck the edge of an 8 inch grinding disk while in motion. The employee released the trigger and set the grinder upside down and reached passed the grinding wheel and struck his right thumb on the wheel. Laceration to right thumb requirded 8 stiches and modified work duty and follow up medical care over the next two weeks.

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