# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220191920026` · 07/02/2019 · Appalachian Aggregates, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Appalachian Aggregates, LLC
- **Mine:** [4603727](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4603727)
## Narrative

Employee was using an air hammer to remove a bushing.  The bushing splintered striking the employee in the face.  A small sliver of metal was embedded into the employees forehead.

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