# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220200770012` · 03/13/2020 · Media Quarry Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** PLANTS,TREES,VEGETATION
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 54
- **Mine experience:** 26.37 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John G  Scala
- **Operator:** Media Quarry Company Inc
- **Mine:** [3600164](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600164)
## Narrative

Laborer was directing Machine operator. While using the excavator, the operator scooped up a hidden root from a small tree, causing the tree to uproot and fall in the path of the Laborer.  The laborer fell to the ground.  The machine operator went to Laborer's aid. Operator dispatched 911. Laborer was transported to the hospital. Discharged from hospital a few hours later.

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