# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220211380001` · 05/04/2021 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Driller, Highwall operator, Highwall drill operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 108
- **Mine experience:** 0.29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [1800729](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800729)
## Narrative

Normal Mine working conditions. Compressor was started and the air Valve was opened. Employee noticed an air Leak and was going to close the air valve to relieve the air pressure before tightening the hose fitting. As the employee was about to turn off the air valve, the hose fitting disconnected from the air compressor and struck employee in the arm. 

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