# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220220730003` · 03/01/2022 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Surface equipment, NEC
- **Injury source:** MOTORS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 166
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [1800657](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800657)
## Narrative

Employee was in the process of working with a crane operator to remove a motor and motor base from the screening tower using a nylon lifting strap. When the lift began, the employee noticed the boom angle was too high and signaled the operator to boom down. The operator boomed up abruptly and snapped the nylon strap. The load dropped down and shifted, striking employee.

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