# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220011340086` · 04/28/2001 · O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company)
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Blow gun, Airlance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 20.11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Oglebay Norton Company
- **Operator:** O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company)
- **Mine:** [4400044](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4400044)
## Narrative

EE WAS FIRING AT THE ASH RING BUILDUP IN THE KILN WHEN A SHELL BACK-FIRED OUT THE GUN AND STRUCKHIM ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS LEFT KNEE.

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