# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220180670010` · 02/26/2018 · BURNCO TEXAS LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 0.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Burnco Rock Products Ltd
- **Operator:** BURNCO TEXAS LLC
- **Mine:** [4105127](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4105127)
## Narrative

Two workers were moving pit pumps. The flange's on the poly pipe had to be removed. The fourth bolt would not come off, and the pipe was being held up by a chain that was attached to the excavator. EE used a torch to remove the bolt. When it came off, the poly pipe struck EE in the forehead.

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