# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220163080010` · 11/01/2016 · US Oil Sands (Utah) Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (non-shop)
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Glen  Snarr; Cameron  Todd
- **Operator:** US Oil Sands (Utah) Inc.
- **Mine:** [4202628](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4202628)
## Narrative

The rig welder was cutting on a 2"" pipe with a 7"" metabo disc. The welder was in the process of cutting out a weld tack on the bottom side of the pipe. The welder was on EE's knees when the grinder kick back at EE, cutting EE's left cheek. The welder was using EE's welding hood for protection from the sparks and debris. 

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