# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220091180034` · 03/31/2009 · Geo Specialty Chemicals
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.73 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ken  Ghazey
- **Operator:** Geo Specialty Chemicals
- **Mine:** [0300537](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0300537)
## Narrative

Employee was working inside hopper, below crusher.  He was using a small air hammer to remove material accumulated on the wall of hopper.  A large piece of material apprx 150 lbs broke loose and fell from above, striking the employee and knocking off his hard hat.  Employee suffered contusions to face, neck, scalp, lt shoulder and hip, as well as having hypertension and a headache.

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