# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220161530004` · 05/29/2016 · CARBO Ceramics Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **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:** 0.79 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gary A  Kolstad
- **Operator:** CARBO Ceramics Inc
- **Mine:** [0102687](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0102687)
## Narrative

Maintenance worker was using a grinder to cut the wear ring off Kiln Dryer (K-2).  The cutting wheel got in a bind and kicked back, cut through employee's glove and lacerated EE's left hand.  Injury required sutures.  Employee returned to work with some restrictions on using their left hand for 6 days.

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