# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220113260037` · 11/14/2011 · Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Martin Marietta Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3300156](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300156)
## Narrative

Contractor foreman was cutting a 10"" cast iron ductile water pipe using a gas powered saw. At approx. 1:35 the non metallic saw blade suddenly broke and pieces flew out from under protective guard. EE was wearing a secured full face shield. However, pieces flew up under the shield causing a laceration to the right side of his face. Sutures were required. RTW next day.

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