# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220202030012` · 07/10/2020 · B V Hedrick Gravel & Sand Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 13.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jeffrey  Goodman
- **Operator:** B V Hedrick Gravel & Sand Co
- **Mine:** [3100427](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3100427)
## Narrative

The EE was working on Tower No. 1.  The chute over the scalping screen stopped up and spilled rock out of the chute.  The EE saw the material begin to fall, and a 6"" rock hit EE in the back causing a Contusion.  Doctor put EE on restricted duty for one week, thus causing the accident to be reportable.

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