# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220020520007` · 02/15/2002 · Old Ben Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Idle
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 29
- **Mine experience:** 24.01 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Old Ben Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1102408](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1102408)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORKING AS A CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR HELPER DURING THE LUNCH PERIOD. WHILE STANDING BY THE CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR, A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HI M ON THE HEAD, FACE AND BOTH ARMS. THE INCIDENT CAUSED LACERATIONS REQUIRING SUTURES AND THE ATTENDING DOCTOR REQUIRED HIM TO BE OFF WORK TO HELP PREVENT ANY CHANCE OF INFECTION.

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