# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220050700039` · 01/27/2005 · Iron Mountain Quarry LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Drill operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** DRIL-PRCUSV,HRD ROC,JKHMR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James  Burnett; Lawrence P.  Hughes
- **Operator:** Iron Mountain Quarry LLC
- **Mine:** [4503175](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4503175)
## Narrative

Employee was drilling short holes; centralizer latch popped out of place so driller kicked it back into place with the heel of his left foot, resulting in a torn Achilles tendon.

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