# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220110110016` · 12/20/2010 · Sterling Materials
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 51
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Boone Trust, Samuel A.B. (Alex) Boone Trustee
- **Operator:** Sterling Materials
- **Mine:** [1518068](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518068)
## Narrative

Mechanic was grinding on steel when personal grinder exploded, came apart and cut upper right thigh.

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