# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220211650001` · 06/09/2021 · Short Mountain Silica Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **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:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 10.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J Eric  Tillirson
- **Operator:** Short Mountain Silica Company
- **Mine:** [4002964](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4002964)
## Narrative

Miner was grinding on a roller bracket in control room. Grinder kicked back and cut the top of hand under the thumb. Miner is back at work with restrictions, no days missed. EE will have outpatient surgery on 6/15/21. 

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