# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220223610013` · 12/17/2022 · CEMEX Construction Materials Florida, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Crane operator, Mobile equipment operator (MEO), Dragline operator, Dropball operator, Rigger
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 49
- **Mine experience:** 1.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** CEMEX Construction Materials Florida, LLC
- **Mine:** [0800750](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800750)
## Narrative

EE was in the process of assisting the adjustment of the travel chain.  A hydraulic ram was used to tension the chain.  During the process, the spacer was ejected, striking the employee and causing a laceration requiring stitches.

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