# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220132610039` · 09/17/2013 · Preferred Sands of Genoa LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **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:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mike  O'Neill
- **Operator:** Preferred Sands of Genoa LLC
- **Mine:** [2501243](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2501243)
## Narrative

Cutting outboard bearing on a 2 ton fan on south side of building.  Bearing would not slide off and had to cut off with grinder.  Outside cuts were made.  When working on last inside section, the grinder blade shredded causing pieces of blade to hit top of the employee's left hand.  PPE worn: hearing protection, face shield, mechanic gloves, safety shoes, and safety glasses.

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