# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220150860005` · 03/19/2015 · Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** HOISTING APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 3.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cementos Argos S A
- **Operator:** Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC 
- **Mine:** [3800305](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800305)
## Narrative

4 Prod Asst were installing kiln hood beams.  IE was operating the grip hoist on the west side of kiln hood.  EE turned from facing kiln to find IE on his knees with head on ground.  His ear was cut and he was confused. IE doesn't remember what happened.  It is likely that the grip hoist handle struck IE when the cable twisted.

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