# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220082110009` · 07/22/2008 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [2300284](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2300284)
## Narrative

Brace lowered into place with crane, choker at upper end, come-a-long at lower end. Bolt put in upper brace to beam connection. Crane took over brace's weight, come-a-long was removed, attached in the horizontal direction to pull brace in place.  As brace was pulled, bolt in upper end of the beam failed. Brace swung down, hit a hand rail, then employee on left thigh.

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