# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220132410018` · 08/28/2013 · Vindex Energy Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LEG, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 57
- **Mine experience:** 2.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Arch Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Vindex Energy Corporation
- **Mine:** [1800133](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800133)
## Narrative

Injured employee was struck by a hoist cylinder when it unexpectedly broke loose from lifting devices, as it was being removed from a 777D rock truck. The 630 lb. cylinder struck his left leg as he was kneeling in close proximity to the work area fracturing the femur and fibula in his left leg.

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