# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220030340076` · 01/28/2003 · Turris Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by rolling or sliding 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:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 82
- **Mine experience:** 14 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Turris Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1102664](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1102664)
## Narrative

WHILE CLEANING A ROOF FALL ON A MAINLINE BELT, A CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR WAS HIT BY SLIDING MATERIAL FROM THE FALL AREA. TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL FOR INJURIES TO BOTH LEGS AND BOTH ARMS. RECE IVED STITCHES IN LEFT HAND AND WAS ADMITTED FOR OBSERVATION, POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO SOFT TISSUE IN RIGHT KNEE.

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