# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220250580002` · 02/25/2025 · CalPortland Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Taiheiyo Cement Corp
- **Operator:** CalPortland Company
- **Mine:** [0203407](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0203407)
## Narrative

Grinding hinge door bolts off with an 4.5 grinder when the grinding wheel came apart striking technician in the left side cheek area from lip to upper cheek, EE was wearing safety glass, no face shield. EE received medical treatment from Emergency room and was released same day and put on light duty next 5 days.

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