# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220152860013` · 09/29/2015 · Paul Niemann Construction Company, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James L  Niemann
- **Operator:** Paul Niemann Construction Company, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1302111](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1302111)
## Narrative

Employee was drying belt utilizing a long handled large LP torch when torch became entangled and pulled employees hand into metal guard protecting the pulley and belt. The resulting contact caused several lacerations to the left hand which required sutures. Employee was treated at local hospital and released.

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