# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220262720026` · 09/24/2026 · Ash Grove Cement Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** KILNS,MELT FURNACE,RETORT
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Ash Grove Cement Company
- **Mine:** [4100026](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4100026)
## Narrative

Maintenance employee utiltized a 10' ladder to access the inspection door on the kiln dust rotary feeder, 2nd mechanic was on the ground level working on getting coworker an air hose (unclear why), when air hose was removed gate opened and closed, causing hot dust to release into the employees face causing them to fall from the ladder. The employee fell approximately 11'

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