# MACHINERY
> **FATAL** · MSHA accident `220232430028` · 08/21/2023 · A & S Construction Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** FATALITY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John Paul  Ary
- **Operator:** A & S Construction Co
- **Mine:** [0503808](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0503808)
## Narrative

While lifting a VSI lid a strap broke. The lid struck the victim causing severe head trauma.

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