# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220051580011` · 06/03/2005 · Specialty Granules LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** HOISTING APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 131
- **Mine experience:** 1.6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Specialty Granules LLC
- **Operator:** Specialty Granules LLC
- **Mine:** [2300288](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300288)
## Narrative

Employee was using an overhead crane to raise a piece of the jaw crusher.  The wire rope chokers being used broke, and the recoil sent the sling hook upward toward the employee striking him in the side of the head.  The employee remained conscious and was transported to emergency room. Medical treatment revealed a skull fracture.

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