# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220030020010` · 12/19/2002 · Holcim (US) Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holcim (US) Incorporated
- **Mine:** [2300053](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300053)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING INSIDE RAW MILL AT CEMENT PLANT AND USING A PNEUMATIC JACKHAMMER AND CHISEL TO KNOCK THE OLD LIFTER LOOSE INSIDE THE MILL. WHILE BEATING ON THE LIFTER A PIECE OF METAL CHI PPED OFF, STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOREHEAD BETWEEN HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND HARD HAT (ABOVE HIS LEFT EYE). EMPLOYEE SAW DOCTOR ON 12/23/02 AT WHICH TIME A 1/4"" PIECE OF EMBEDDED METAL WAS

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