# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220253170245` · 10/09/2025 · Bronco Utah Operations, LLC.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Bronco Coal Resources, LLC
- **Operator:** Bronco Utah Operations, LLC.
- **Mine:** [4200079](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4200079)
## Narrative

EE was using a battery powered hand grinder to cut metal pins. The cutting wheel stuck on the metal, causing the grinder to kick-back, coming in contact with the EE's left thumb. EE sustained a laceration that required 6 stitches. EE received a work release, giving time for the laceration to heal.

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