# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220080430031` · 02/03/2008 · Covol Engineered Fuels LC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **Activity:** Barge, Boat, Dredge
- **Injury source:** BLDG,STRUCT,BOAT,RAFT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Headwaters Inc
- **Operator:** Covol Engineered Fuels LC
- **Mine:** [0103278](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0103278)
## Narrative

Dredging was in place at the #4 pond 150 to 200 feet from the upstream side of the dam when the material along with part of the dam structure collasped into the pond capsizing the dredge causing facial and head injuries to the operator. The operator was removed from the pond by rescue from employees. He and another employee also were hypothermic.

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