# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220171020022` · 04/11/2017 · Central Plains Cement Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eagle Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Central Plains Cement Co
- **Mine:** [2302171](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2302171)
## Narrative

Descaling in 3rd Stage with Jack Hammer when 2 pieces fell from roof. Hit headache deck busting through and hitting scaffolding before striking employee at bottom of cone.  EE climbed out of unit on EE's own power, was transported by ambulance to Hospital ER.  Examined, nine (9) stitches to parietal area at top of head, released with instructions for care of wound.

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