# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220171070002` · 04/10/2017 · GCC Dacotah Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
- **Activity:** Supervise
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 2.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** GCC SAB de CV
- **Operator:** GCC Dacotah Inc
- **Mine:** [3900022](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3900022)
## Narrative

EE #1 was cutting C-Channel steel to remove it, while standing on a 6ft A-Frame ladder while EE #2 supported middle on another 6ft ladder. A piece of slag hit EE #1 causing EE #1 to turn, temporarily blinding EE #2 who stepped off ladder. EE #3 stepped forward to see if EE #2 was okay & steel broke off, fell 10ft. glancing EE #3's hard hat & hitting their shoulder. 

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