# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220142170027` · 07/30/2014 · Bowerston Shale Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck against a moving object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Power shovel, Dragline
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 34 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Clay City Pipe Company
- **Operator:** Bowerston Shale Company
- **Mine:** [3300539](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300539)
## Narrative

Northwest 6 shovel hoist brake pedal came up abruptly as operator released the brake at high throttle pinning momentarily his leg between the brake pedal and the seat.  Brake adjustments should be tested at idle before using.

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