# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220181230018` · 04/18/2018 · Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Mill equipment
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 18
- **Mine experience:** 0.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Harvey  Youngquist; Tim G  Youngquist
- **Operator:** Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc.
- **Mine:** [0801203](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0801203)
## Narrative

EE was attempting to straighten 12"" U Bolt using a frame press with bottle jack attachment. EE turned U bolt on side to compress/reform bolt with a 4x4x2 piece of wood as a brace. When EE released bottle jack the stored energy caused the 4x4x2 piece wood to eject from the press, striking the EE in the face.EE was sent to emergency room for stitches.

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