# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220012390005` · 08/24/2001 · Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** POWER SAW
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rohm & Haas Company
- **Operator:** Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc
- **Mine:** [4101776](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4101776)
## Narrative

WHILE USING A CHAINSAW TO CLEAR BRUSH ALONG RAILROAD TRACK, EMPLOYEE REPORTS HE WAS CUTTING A SMALL SAPLING WHEN HIS CHAINSAW KICKED BACK AND RESULTED IN A 1/2"" LONG LACERATION TO RIGHT KNEE. THE LACERATION REQUIRED 1 SUTURE TO CLOSE.

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