# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220082180046` · 08/04/2008 · Illinois Cement Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 38
- **Mine experience:** 31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eagle Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Illinois Cement Company
- **Mine:** [1100003](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1100003)
## Narrative

Emp was working on pantleg of clinker area pan conveyor.  Torch was ignited in kiln area causing a blast of air/dust to travel down pipe to opening in pantleg where emp was working causing emp to move backwards striking his neck on pipe.  This occurred on 10/17/2007 emp has been in PT but continued discomfort has required surgery to Rt. shoulder 08/04/2008

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