# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220202540009` · 09/08/2020 · Kepler Processing Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 74
- **Mine experience:** 14 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Kepler Processing Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4604637](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4604637)
## Narrative

Employee was cutting a bolt to open up the D cyclone to clean the built up refuse inside of it. When the bolt was cut, the supports and beams holding the cyclone box were broke, causing it to swing into the employee. Employee was wearing a harness. 

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