# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220050420042` · 02/07/2005 · Carolina Quarries Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 16
- **Mine experience:** 1.73 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kurt M  Swenson
- **Operator:** Carolina Quarries Inc
- **Mine:** [3102103](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3102103)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING A LIFT HOLE IN GRANITE BLOCK WHEN PART OF IT SHEARED OFF CAUSING EMPLOYEE & ROCK TO FALL APPROX. 10'. EE HAD HIS SAFETY BELT ON WHICH KEPT HIM FROM HITTING THE BOTTOM.

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