# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220213480024` · 12/06/2021 · Appalachian Aggregates, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.37 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Appalachian Aggregates, LLC
- **Mine:** [4605147](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4605147)
## Narrative

Employee was cutting a piece of metal from the old plant, the metal had some spring tension on it. When cut through, the piece of metal sprung and hit the employee's leg just below the knee on the right leg. There was some swelling at the point of impact. Employee worked the rest of the day and requested to have the leg checked out the following day.

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