# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220212720012` · 09/24/2021 · Southern Ionics Minerals, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by rolling or sliding object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Supervise
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 85
- **Mine experience:** 4.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** The Chemours Company
- **Operator:** Southern Ionics Minerals, LLC
- **Mine:** [0901230](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0901230)
## Narrative

Employee was acting as a spotter for 6""x400' pipe removal by excavator. During pipe movement the excavator changed directions causing the pipe to slide 20' unexpectedly in the direction of the employee, striking the employee's left leg, fracturing the tibia and fibula.

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