# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220042800038` · 09/26/2004 · PCS Phosphate Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Drill operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** ELEVATORS,CAGES,SKIPS,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** 179
- **Mine experience:** 29.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Potash Corp Of Saskatchewan
- **Operator:** PCS Phosphate Company Inc
- **Mine:** [2500554](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2500554)
## Narrative

THE METAL WAS CUT THROUGH WITH NOTHING HOLDING IT FROM THE EMPLOYEE. THIS PUT HIM IN THE LINE OF FIRE FOR THE FALLING METAL.

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