# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220000760036` · 03/12/2000 · Cargill Salt
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 28.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cargill Inc
- **Operator:** Cargill Salt
- **Mine:** [3301994](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301994)
## Narrative

OPERATOR WAS FOLLOWING THE ROTATING TABLE OF THE STRETCHWRAP MACHINE TO MAKE SURE WRAPPING FILM STAYED ON THE PALLET. AS HE WAS RETURNING TO THECONTROL PANEL SIDE HE CAUGHT HIS FOOT IN THE RUB BER MAT AT THE OPERATOR'S STATION. THE MAT HAD A BUCKLE IN IT. THE TABLE CAME AROUND, STRIKING THE OPERATOR'S LEG. HE GRABBED THE PALLET AND ITTHREW HIM TO THE GROUND.

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