# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220020840114` · 03/20/2002 · Pike Industries Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** CROWBAR,PRY BAR
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Pike Industries Inc.
- **Mine:** [2700374](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2700374)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING ANOTHER PERSON ON THE CRUSHER TRYING TO DISLODGE A STUCK STONE. WHILE HOLDING A METAL BAR TRYING TO FREE THE STONE, IT CAUGHT IN THE MOVING PARTS OF THE EQUIPMENT. THE M ETAL BAR WAS PROJECTED OUT OF THE CRUSHER AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD ALSO CAUSING INJURY TO HIS HAND.

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