# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220102720014` · 09/20/2010 · Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4801353](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801353)
## Narrative

Employee was using a hand held grinder when a piece of the grinding stone broke off. The projectile struck the face shield he was wearing and deflected into his left cheek, the resulting laceration required 8 stitches.  The investigation revealed the grinding stone was properly rated for the grinder and all guards were in place.

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