# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220231800003` · 06/19/2023 · Granite Rock Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Outside foreman, Leadman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** POWER SAW
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peter J  Lemon
- **Operator:** Granite Rock Co
- **Mine:** [0400119](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400119)
## Narrative

Employee was holding an idling chainsaw when the chainsaw caught the outer seam of EE's PPE chaps. The saw kicked up and hit EE's left knee causing a 2.5 inch laceration on the left knee. Immediate first aid was given, then employee went to an urgent care and received stitches.

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