# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220242890028` · 10/05/2024 · Harrison County Coal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 101
- **Mine experience:** 5.63 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** ACNR Holdings, Inc
- **Operator:** Harrison County Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4601318](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601318)
## Narrative

Injured employee was using a hand-held grinder to cut a 4"" long x 1/4"" diameter steel pin. As employee was cutting on the pin, a piece the griding wheel broke and the grinder kicked/jerked suddenly. The wheel contacted employee's left wrist causing a cut requiring surgery and stitches. Employee failed to properly control the tool during use.

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