# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220261100017` · 04/11/2026 · MP Mine Operations, LLC.
## 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:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** MP Materials Corporation
- **Operator:** MP Mine Operations, LLC.
- **Mine:** [0402542](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0402542)
## Narrative

Injured employee was using a grinder to remove bolts in a unit. The grinder handle was preventing EE's reach from bolt and EE decided to remove the handle. Without a strong securement handle, the grinder kicked back and made contact with the employee's left middle finger, cutting through a glove. This resulted in a laceration requiring 3 stitches.

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