# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220231520003` · 05/30/2023 · Rohrer's Quarry Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Outside foreman, Leadman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CEMENT PROD,CONCRET BLOCK
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 37.94 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Wilbur G  Rohrer
- **Operator:** Rohrer's Quarry Inc
- **Mine:** [3600226](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600226)
## Narrative

A concrete slab was being placed onto a structure by crane, and the employee was using a shovel to help guide it into place.  As the crane operator set down the slab onto the structure, the slab broke apart.  A piece of the slab struck the employee on EE's upper back knocking EE to the ground.

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