# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220003040002` · 10/13/2000 · Argos Puerto Rico Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BRICK,CERAMIC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 30 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Argos Puerto Rico Corp
- **Mine:** [5400120](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5400120)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE INSTALLATION OF REFRACTORY BRICKS IN THE ROTORY KILN. A FULL PALLET OF BRICKS WAS BROUGHT IN BY THE FORKLIFT; THE FORKLIFT LIGHTLY IMPACTED THE ARC MOLD TABLE CAUSI NG A SUDDEN RELEASE OF THE HYDRAULIC JACKS & THEBRICKS ON THE MOLD FRAME FELL DOWN ON THE TABLE,IMPACTING THE EMPLOYEE'S HANDS. HE RECEIVED FIRST AID & ON 10/16 HE STARTED MEDICAL DISABILITY.

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