# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220192210009` · 08/07/2019 · Amrize South Central Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize South Central Inc.
- **Mine:** [3400056](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3400056)
## Narrative

Plant operator was using a hand held grinder to cut the bearing housing off the tail pulley shaft. The grinder kicked back and came into contact with the employees left foreman. The employee suffered a laceration that required 16 sutures to close.

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