# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220162250027` · 08/08/2016 · Fairfax Materials Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Rotary bucket excavator operator
- **Activity:** Power shovel, Dragline
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 39
- **Mine experience:** 8.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Aggregate Management, Inc
- **Operator:** Fairfax Materials Inc
- **Mine:** [4601564](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601564)
## Narrative

Excavator operator was working to close to the Highwall. The Dozer working on the bench above knocked a bolder free that fell on the cab of the excavator, injuring the operator.  

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