# EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
> MSHA accident `220111400031` · 05/12/2011 · Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
- **Accident type:** Struck against a moving object
- **Occupation:** Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
- **Activity:** Blasting, Shoot coal
- **Injury source:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 110
- **Mine experience:** 13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Martin Marietta Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1401584](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1401584)
## Narrative

An accident occurred when a shot of 37 holes was detonated in the pit.  The employee was properly contained inside a steel blast shelter at the time of the detonation.  However, the blast shelter was improperly placed and rolled on its side following the detonation.  The employee suffered 3 broken ribs, a collapsed lung, and a broken bone in his neck and on his left ear.

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