# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220111650037` · 06/06/2011 · Manatts Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 266
- **Mine experience:** 5.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Manaco Corporation
- **Operator:** Manatts Inc.
- **Mine:** [1300715](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1300715)
## Narrative

Dredge pipeline was plugged, EE turned on the booster pump to clear the line. The EE was standing next to the plastic pipeline when it came apart. The pipeline hit the EE slamming him into the I-Beam on the booster framework. The EE had his leg broken in 3 places and his ankle bone was crushed.

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