# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220143560049` · 10/09/2014 · Covia Solutions Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Solutions Inc.
- **Mine:** [2100790](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2100790)
## Narrative

EE was using a 4 1/2"" grinder with wearing gloves, the grinder also did not have a guard on it and he was not wearing the required PPE to protect his eyes.  He ended up injuring his finger / requiring stitches - he was suspended for 3 days.

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