# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220093000032` · 10/22/2009 · Solar Sources Mining LLC
## 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:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 24 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Felson  Bowman
- **Operator:** Solar Sources Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1201978](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1201978)
## Narrative

Employee was using an air die grinder when it slipped from his hand and he tried to catch it. The grinder was still running and it cut his left thumb requiring 6 stitches.

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