# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220001870038` · 06/29/2000 · 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:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4607273](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4607273)
## Narrative

AS INJURED WAS ROOF BOLTING AT THE #1 HEADGATE, HE BENT DOWN TO PICKUP A ROOF BOLT TO INSTALL IN MINE ROOF. A PIECE OF ROCK 31""L X 15""W X 1/4""THICK FELL FROM THE TOP STRIKING INJURED ON THE BA CK OF THE HEAD. INJURED WAS TRANSPORTED TO BOONE MEMORIAL WHERE HE RECEIVED 6 STAPLES.

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