# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220001160017` · 04/19/2000 · Amrize West Central Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by powered moving object
- **Occupation:** Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
- **Activity:** Escaping a hazard
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 42
- **Mine experience:** 29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Aggregate Industries PLC
- **Operator:** Amrize West Central Inc.
- **Mine:** [0500864](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0500864)
## Narrative

2 EMPLOYEES WERE CHANGING BUCKET ON CAT BACKHOE 426B. A THIRD EMPLOYEE APPROACHED WORK SCENE AND IN OPERATION. THE SECOND EMPLOYEE WAS SEARCHING FOR PLUGS IN THE CAB AND ACCIDENTLY, ENGAGED THE BOOM SWING LEVER. THE 3RD EMPLOYEE MOVED BACKWARD AS THE BOOM CAUSE FORWARD PUSHED HIM ALSO STRIPPED OVER A CUTTING EDGE LYING ON THE GROUND EMPLOYEE FELL ON HIS HIP.

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