# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220080390036` · 01/14/2008 · Buzzi Unicem USA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** SKULL
- **Days lost:** 348
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [4100283](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100283)
## Narrative

EE's cleaning up @ the end of shift,Tools were placed in box & lowered to ground floor of mill bldg with overhead hoist.  Hoist opr. was raising the hook so the hoist could be parked.  EE's gathered at the box, hoist did not stop and cable broke, block & hook fell stricking EE on hard hat.  Possible skull fracture.

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