# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220060880027` · 03/20/2006 · Sky Ute Sand & Gravel, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Crusher, Breaker
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 1.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Southern Ute Indian Tribe
- **Operator:** Sky Ute Sand & Gravel, LLC
- **Mine:** [0504119](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504119)
## Narrative

Miner was feeding pit run into crusher when cone crusher clogged requiring maintenance. Miner cleared clog using bar. A 4-5 in. rock was ejected hitting miner in face on left side in the nose and cheek area causing nosebleed and broken nose. Miner has knowledge and experience of pit conditions and process required to efficiently crush pit run.

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