# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220072950021` · 10/16/2007 · Capitol Aggregates, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LEG, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 86
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Zachry Corporation
- **Operator:** Capitol Aggregates, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4104489](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4104489)
## Narrative

IP was removing a damaged bed lift cylinder from a haul truck.  As IP was cutting the polish rod with a torch, the rod gave way.  The barrel end of the cylinder struck the IP as he was attempting to get away.  The barrel came to rest across the legs of the IP.  The incident resulted in a fractured right tibia and left knee.

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