# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220090230013` · 01/14/2009 · Ash Grove Cement Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **Activity:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ash Grove Cement Company
- **Operator:** Ash Grove Cement Co
- **Mine:** [1000006](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1000006)
## Narrative

Dr. visit:  1-20-09 Emp. was standing beside step ladder.  2nd emp. was on the ladder with a torch heating the solinoid trying to get the valve to open.  The ram on the 40 pound valve broke off and the valve fell about 12 feet, struck #1 emp. in the left hip.

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