# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220012040123` · 07/09/2001 · Hanson Aggregates BMC, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Drill operator
- **Activity:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 243
- **Mine experience:** 0.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USS Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** Hanson Aggregates BMC, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3604139](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3604139)
## Narrative

DURING MOBILIZATION WHEEL HOP OCCURRED AND ROTATED CAROSEL TO OPEN POSITION. DRILL ROD FELL OUT OF ELEVATED CAROSEL FROM LOADING POSITION. DRILL HELPER WAS STRUCK BY FALLING DRILL ROD AFTER EX ITING DRILL CAB. SUFFERED BROKEN COLLAR BONE, LEFT FEMUR, LEFT AND RIGHT ANKLE AND DAMAGED SPLEEN.

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