# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220210780003` · 03/03/2021 · Delta Asphalt of Arkansas Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Colas S A
- **Operator:** Delta Asphalt of Arkansas Inc
- **Mine:** [0301894](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0301894)
## Narrative

Using grinder with new rotary brush to clean belts. Wire on brush broke off and flew into leg about 3"" above right knee. Grinder had guard on it.

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