# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220160120019` · 01/04/2016 · Ash Grove Cement Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** KILN PROD,INC BLDUP,REMOV
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 374
- **Mine experience:** 14 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ash Grove Cement Company
- **Operator:** Ash Grove Cement Company
- **Mine:** [4100026](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100026)
## Narrative

Removing and cleaning build up from inside walls of dryer crusher using high pressure water. The cleaning was being done from elevated outside cleanout ports. Due to build up on bottom of vessel opening and with limited access to this area men began cleaning from below bottom opening. Material buildup on vessel broke loose during operation and struck men causing bodily injury. 

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