# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220081780020` · 06/20/2008 · Spring Creek Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Blow gun, Airlance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** RTZ-CRA Group
- **Operator:** Spring Creek Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [2401457](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401457)
## Narrative

Task to remove cable guide of ""A"" frame, stagged in shop, when partially cut loose by air arcing, cable guide broke loose and dropped about 16 inches to floor, striking welder on top of right foot as he stepped back and rested on steel toe of left boot.

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