# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220231180004` · 04/20/2023 · Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** ACG Holdco LLC
- **Operator:** Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3608766](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608766)
## Narrative

While seated on a stool, the Miner was cutting an overhead piece of metal with an angle grinder equipped with a cutoff wheel.  The wheel caught on the edge of the metal causing the grinder to be ripped from the Miner's hands.  The grinder struck the Miner's left leg causing a laceration that required stitches.

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