# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220071800012` · 06/25/2007 · Vulcan Highwall Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Driller, Highwall operator, Highwall drill operator
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ford F  Graham; Kevin C  Davis
- **Operator:** Vulcan Highwall Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1518671](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518671)
## Narrative

Employee was checking miner on front of machine and suspension chain for ramp extension broke. The chain struck emloyee on left forearm approximately 4"" below the elbow, breaking both bones in the arm and bruising left ribs.

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