# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220250380014` · 02/01/2025 · Bronco Utah Operations, LLC.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **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:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 0.81 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Bronco Coal Resources, LLC
- **Operator:** Bronco Utah Operations, LLC.
- **Mine:** [4200079](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4200079)
## Narrative

EE was using a battery hand grinder. The tool slipped and when grabbing, EE hit the trigger. This caused the grinder to flip around. The spinning grinding wheel cut the back of EE's left hand, causing a laceration that required 9 stitches. It also chipped a finger bone & ligament. EE was referred to an Orthopedic Doctor.

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