# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220162140018` · 07/22/2016 · Graymont (PA) 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:** 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:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Graymont Ltd
- **Operator:** Graymont (PA) Inc.
- **Mine:** [3606468](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3606468)
## Narrative

Installing the a burner pipe on Kiln 7, a tab needed cut off the pipe seal ring. Employee used 4 1/2 in grinder with a .042 cutting wheel to cut tab off. Grinder started to bounce, employee stopped. EE then when to cut the tab again and the wheel shattered. A broken part of the wheel flew back and cut employee left hand, middle knuckle. 

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