# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220172340003` · 08/06/2017 · Valdez Creek Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 223
- **Mine experience:** 2.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John  Cioffoletti
- **Operator:** Valdez Creek Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [5001994](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001994)
## Narrative

EE was using a metal cutting blade on a hand grinder. Blade caught & kicked back. EE lost control of the grinder & attempted to ""catch"" it. EE sustained an abrasion on right chest, a cut on the left chest and a cut on the left outer forearm. The laceration on left outer forearm was through the skin and in to the muscle tissue, requiring stitches. EE was wearing gloves and PPE.

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