# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220182570027` · 09/13/2018 · Holliday Sand & Gravel
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Tipple/Top lander/Skip dumper operator, Binman, Topman
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **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:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Holliday Sand & Gravel
- **Mine:** [3401805](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3401805)
## Narrative

A tire was stuck in the cutter head of the dredge. Employee was cutting the tire with a grinder when the grinder kicked back and struck employee in the right palm; causing a laceration approximately 1 1/2 inches.  Employee was wearing gloves and grinder was in good operating condition.  LED lighting on the dredge was all functioning. 

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