# EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
> MSHA accident `220042930002` · 10/08/2004 · Stoneco of Michigan
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Outside foreman, Leadman
- **Activity:** Handling explosives
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 10.81 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Stoneco of Michigan
- **Mine:** [2002902](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2002902)
## Narrative

Employee was working with contractor blaster helping lay out a shot.  The employee was approximately ten feet from the east face when he was unexpectedly struck by falling material.  The employee suffered a laceration to the back of his head.  He was wearing all proper personal protective equipment at the time of the accident.

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