# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220220480003` · 01/16/2022 · Oldcastle SW Group, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Oldcastle SW Group, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0501050](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0501050)
## Narrative

The Employee was performing maintenance tasks on a wash plant. EE went to kneel and EE's right knee contacted a grinder that was plugged-in and lying on the platform. The grinder came on causing it to tear through EE's coveralls and cause a laceration to the knee requiring stitches. The grinder was checked immediately and was in proper working order.

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