# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220243120003` · 10/28/2024 · Imerys Minerals USA, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Platinum Equity LLC
- **Operator:** Imerys Minerals USA, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0901185](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0901185)
## Narrative

Cut off wheel on grinder exploded and a piece of the disk went into the hand through the glove. Required 3 stitches .

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