# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220083360008` · 11/24/2008 · Mid Michigan Materials, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Outside foreman, Leadman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 149
- **Mine experience:** 30.79 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jeffrey W  Wilson
- **Operator:** Mid Michigan Materials, Inc.
- **Mine:** [2000784](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000784)
## Narrative

While winterizing conveyor system, EE was standing on top of 3100 lb counterweight while a co-worker raised it using a 20 ton crane. The cable from the crane severed causing the weight & EE to fall approx 10'. The weight came to abrupt stop causing EE to fall flat onto the weight & the 150 lb ball that was previously attached to the crane cable fell on his legs.

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