# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220100220015` · 01/18/2010 · Iluka Resources Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 7.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Iluka Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Iluka Resources Inc.
- **Mine:** [4407221](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4407221)
## Narrative

Mechanic was cutting a 2"" steel pipe with a Metabo and metal cutting disc.  The Metabo kicked back and cut employee on left arm, 3"" above elbow.  Employee suffered a 3"" laceration requiring 7 stitches to close wound.

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