# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220032870026` · 08/04/2003 · Porters' Sand & Gravel
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Truck driver
- **Activity:** Surface equipment, NEC
- **Injury source:** SAND,GRAVEL,SHELL
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ralph E  Porter
- **Operator:** Porters' Sand & Gravel
- **Mine:** [3002409](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3002409)
## Narrative

WHILE HE WAS STANDING BY MANNING THE SANDBLASTER THE PRESSURE FORCED THE LOCKING FORKS LOOSE AND BLEW THE LID OFF THE TOP OF THE MACHINE FORCING SAND OUT, PELTING HIS FOREARMS FROM WRIST TO EL BOW CAUSING SKIN ABRASION REQUIRING TREATMENT.

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