# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220001370005` · 05/05/2000 · Independence Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4607273](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4607273)
## Narrative

EE WAS INSTALLING AN EXTRA BOLT BETWEEN THE RIB AND RIB BOLT. WHEN HE TIGHTENED THE NUT ON THE BOLT A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL GLANCING HIS HEAD AND LEFT SHOULDER AND STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT A RM CAUSING A LACERATION. EMT BANDAGED THE LACERATION AND HE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE RECEIVED 14 STITCHES. THE ROCK MEASURED 18"" X 28"" X 1/2"" AND FELL APPROX 96"".

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