# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220020660015` · 03/02/2002 · Holcim (Texas) LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** JAW INCLUDE CHIN
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.03 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd; Crow Holdings
- **Operator:** Holcim (Texas) LP
- **Mine:** [4103307](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4103307)
## Narrative

EE WAS GRINDING W/4"" GRINDER THAT HAD A WIRE WHEEL ATTACHED. EE WAS WEARING A PLASTIC PONCHO TO PROTECT FROM WEATHER. GRINDER GOT CAUGHT IN PONCHO & EE LOST CONTROL CAUSING GRINDER TO STRIKE H IS CHIN. THE FACE SHIELD HE WAS WEARING PREVENTED MORE SERIOUS INJURY.

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