# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220031060018` · 04/14/2003 · Texas Lime Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 21.11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** United States Lime & Minerals Inc
- **Operator:** Texas Lime Company
- **Mine:** [4100072](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100072)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT TO SIZE. THE PART BEING CUT OFF WAS NOT SUPPORTED AND WAS ALLOWED TO FALL. WHEN IT FELL IT BOUNCED AND HIT HIM IN THE CHEST. THERE IS NO LOST TIME OR RESTRICTED WORK DUTIES. HOWEVER, HE IS TO RECEIVE PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR 2 WEEKS.

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