# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220251180032` · 04/24/2025 · GCC Permian
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Welder (non-shop)
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** GCC SAB de CV
- **Operator:** GCC Permian
- **Mine:** [4100060](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100060)
## Narrative

Employee was using a 4"" Dewalt Grinder to clean up a weld. The grinding disk broke apart and a piece of the the disk lacerated the back of left hand behind the middle finger. Employee was transported via company vehcile to an urgent care facility and received sutures

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