# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220080800013` · 03/15/2008 · Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
- **Activity:** Longwall, Shear, Plow
- **Injury source:** LONGWALL SUPT,JKS & CHOCK
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 46
- **Mine experience:** 4.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Solvay S A
- **Operator:** Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
- **Mine:** [4801295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801295)
## Narrative

A longwall production employee sustained a fracture to his left tibia and right ankle.  He was standing on #12 support and the shield was being pulled forward.  As the shield pulled forward the employees lower legs were pinched between a rock which was on the floor and a base-lift cylinder.  He is awaiting an ortho appointment.

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