# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220012400024` · 08/21/2001 · National Cement Co. of AL., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 30 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vicat S A
- **Operator:** National Cement Co. of AL., Inc.
- **Mine:** [0100027](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100027)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS GREASING THE SPARE RAYMOND MILL, THAT WAS BEING REBUILT. TO APPLY MORE PRESSURE ON THE GREASE GUN, HE PUT HIS LEFT FOOT ON A SPEED REDUCER TO PROP ON. WHEN THE PRESSURE WAS PL ACED ON THE REDUCER, IT FELL ON HIS RIGHT LEG. THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A CONTUSION, ABRASION OF HIS RIGHT LOWER LEG AND ANKLE.

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