# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220243100008` · 11/03/2024 · Hallett Materials
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 159
- **Mine experience:** 3.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rasmussen Group Inc
- **Operator:** Hallett Materials
- **Mine:** [4103197](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103197)
## Narrative

Plant operator noticed the pipeline was plugging up. Operator and other employee went towards the booster to listen for material moving in the pipeline.  They could hear material moving and kept walking towards the plant. They found where the plug was and told dredge operator to shut down. The pipe came apart at a rubber joint and the material and water flew out striking operator.

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