# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220000180058` · 01/08/2000 · Spartan Mining Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Continuous miner
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 145
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Spartan Mining Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608738](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4608738)
## Narrative

EE WAS TURNING A CROSSCUT IN #3 ENTRY WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING 29""X31""X4""THICK, FELL FROM BETWEEN THE RIB BOLT AND THE MIDDLE BOLT, STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD. IT WAS BOLTED WITH 4'RESIN B OLTS AND WAS CHECKED BEFORE THE MINER MAN ENTERED. EE'S POSITION WAS THE 3RD ROW OF BOLTS OUTBY THE CROSSCUT.

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