# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220100740058` · 03/03/2010 · Lehigh Southwest Cement Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **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:** 0.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Lehigh Southwest Cement Co.
- **Mine:** [0400158](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400158)
## Narrative

Worker was cutting a 3""X3""X1/4"" angle iron using a 4 1/2"" angle grinder with a 1/16"" cutting disc attached. During the cutting process, the disc became bound up and the worker lost his grip on the grinder. The grinder twisted and the cutting disc came in contact with his right thumb, resulting in a laceration.

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