# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220262380033` · 08/24/2026 · Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Welder (non-shop)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3300175](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3300175)
## Narrative

The employee was attempting to remove a broken adjusting rod on a lower apron on a 1620 Metso crusher. They used the hydraulic rams to relieve the tension on the adjustment rods and was attempting to remove the broken nut/adjusting rod when the right hand hydraulic cylinder failed and allowed the adjusting plate to make contact with their right hand.

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