# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220222440026` · 08/26/2022 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [4104711](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4104711)
## Narrative

EE was attempting to unplug chute with a high pressure water hose. As soon as the EE opened the valve, the pressure caused them to lose their footing, falling backwards against the hand rail, and striking right ribcage on the top rail. EE sought medical attention on 8/30.

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