# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220142510019` · 08/29/2014 · U S Silica Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Surface equipment, NEC
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 207
- **Mine experience:** 3.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USS Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** U S Silica Company
- **Mine:** [3800138](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800138)
## Narrative

EE was using an 8 x 8 Trash Pump, pumping sand and water from a clarifier. The employee, while standing knee deep in water and sand used his foot to push / adjust or move the 8"" suction hose. Shortly thereafter his right foot got caught in the suction flow and pulled his leg into the pipe. EE received a severe contusion that required medical attention.

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