# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220172860021` · 10/04/2017 · Cargill Deicing Solutions
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Rock driller
- **Activity:** Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 3.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cargill Inc
- **Operator:** Cargill Deicing Solutions
- **Mine:** [3301994](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301994)
## Narrative

Core hole drilling was taking place at the unit 10 drill site. While an employee was in the process of reattaching the quill rod to the drill string a piece of core rock unexpectedly exited the end of the drill steel and ricocheted off of the drill structure contacting the employee in the left side of the neck causing a deep laceration that required treatment. 

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