# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220001120007` · 04/11/2000 · Alcoa World Alumina Llc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alcoa Inc
- **Operator:** Alcoa World Alumina Llc
- **Mine:** [0300257](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0300257)
## Narrative

GRINDING A BURR FROM A METAL FILER BAR WHEN HAND GRINDER KICKED BACK AND CUT OPERATOR'S KNEE, RESULTING IN 20 STITCHES.

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