# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220120690042` · 03/06/2012 · Calportland
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Outside foreman, Leadman
- **Activity:** Power shovel, Dragline
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 14 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Taiheiyo Cement Corp
- **Operator:** Calportland
- **Mine:** [0400036](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400036)
## Narrative

EE was attempting to extract a 30 ft pipe from the ground using a backhoe. The EE rigged the pipe with a 30' sling and attempted to pull the irrigation pipe out of the ground, while attempting this the rigged end of the pipe broke free striking the EE in the head when it entered the cab. The laceration required 7 stitches to close.

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