# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220012500020` · 08/28/2001 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
- **Activity:** Longwall, Shear, Plow
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 26
- **Mine experience:** 9.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

WAS OPERATING THE SHEARER PREPARING TO CUT OUT AT THE HEADGATE. THE AREA WAS HIGH DUE TO ADVERSE ROOF CONDITIONS. HE WAS LOWERING THE CUTTING HORIZON TRYING TO BRING THE ROOF BACK TO NORMAL HE IGHT. A PIECE OF ROCK 22"" X 7"" X 4"" FELL OUT AND HIT THE CUTTING DRUM & BOUNCED OFF THE SHEARER & HIT HIM ON THE FOOT.

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