# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220122350004` · 08/16/2012 · PyraMax Ceramics Southeast, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** POWER SAW
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.44 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** PyraMax Ceramics, LLC
- **Operator:** PyraMax Ceramics Southeast, LLC
- **Mine:** [0901216](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0901216)
## Narrative

EE's were in a trench cutting existing concrete pipe with a hand-held saw. IE was standing beside the other EE with a hand held sprayer spraying water on the blade to eliminate dust. When pipe was cut the saw kicked back and hit EE cutting the upper thigh area to both legs. Accident was not life threatening but did require medical attention.

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