# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220030380026` · 01/31/2003 · West Ridge Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Timberman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.94 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Andalex Resources B V
- **Operator:** West Ridge Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [4202233](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4202233)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING COAL FROM THE BRETT-BEE CHANEL WHEN A BOUNCE CAUSED A SMALL PIECE OF OCOAL TO BE THROWN FROM THE FACE TOWARD THE SHIELDS. THE COAL HIT THE EMPLOYEE IN THE MOUTH AND B ROKE HIS RIGHT FRONT TOOTH.

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