# EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
> MSHA accident `220043060100` · 10/22/2004 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** SCALP
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [0100009](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100009)
## Narrative

CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON A CRANE AT THE SHOP WHEN FLYROCK FROM A BLAST ENTERED HIS WORK AREA.  EE WAS STRUCK BY A SMALL ROCK THAT CAUSED A LACERATION REQUIRING SIX SUTURES.

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