# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220133380027` · 12/02/2013 · Simplot Silica Prods
## 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:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Scott  Simplot
- **Operator:** Simplot Silica Prods
- **Mine:** [2600390](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600390)
## Narrative

Employee was using a hand-held 9"" grinder to reduce thickness of a metal plate. During the activity, the grinder ""kicked"" back, w/ the rotating wheel striking the employee on top of the left knee. Employee suffered a laceration/cut approximately 3"" long and approximately 0.25"" deep. Employee was taken to Urgent Care facility where wound was treated and closed w/ seven stitches.

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