# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220251740016` · 06/12/2025 · Morton Salt Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Underground equipment, NEC
- **Injury source:** UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** SCIH Salt Holdings, Inc
- **Operator:** Morton Salt Inc
- **Mine:** [1600970](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600970)
## Narrative

Loading 29IN face with #8 powder rig, employee was loading the top right corner of the face. The basket tilt cylinder rod snapped causing the basket to rotate forward freely 90 degrees. causing a laceration on right knee  

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