# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220032200021` · 07/23/2003 · U. S. Silica Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 90
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USS Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** U. S. Silica Company
- **Mine:** [1101013](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1101013)
## Narrative

EE WAS USING A CUTTING TORCH TO CUT OFF BOLTS OF A CONNECTING CLAMP ON A 10"" WATER LINE APPROX. 40' LONG. THE BOLTS BROKE LOOSE ALLOWING THE PIPE TO DROP ABOUT 2', STRIKING HIS LEFT SHOULDER & ANKLE RESULTING IN A FRACTURE TO HIS ANKLE.

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