# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220170650031` · 02/27/2017 · Standard Construction Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 59
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cliff  Hunt
- **Operator:** Standard Construction Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4003105](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4003105)
## Narrative

Contractor was assisting mine operator in making modifications to the primary wash plant which involved removal of water pipe. Contractor installed rigging to hold pipe contractor was going to cut. As contractor completed cut, pipe shifted in the rigging allowing it to swing striking contractor on left side.

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