# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220251200020` · 03/24/2025 · Sterling Breen Crushing Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Sterling D  Breen
- **Operator:** Sterling Breen Crushing Inc
- **Mine:** [4503261](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4503261)
## Narrative

A piece of framework was being removed with a cutting torch. When the framework was cut free it tipped in a manner which struck employee in the head. Employee was wearing a hard hat which was knocked off. They received approximately a 2 in laceration to the top of head. Employee was observed for approximately 15 min before they drove themselves to the Hospital.

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