# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220031640013` · 06/02/2003 · Aracoma Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
- **Activity:** Longwall, Shear, Plow
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.76 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Aracoma Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4608801](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4608801)
## Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING THE LW SHEARER FROM THE TAIL TO HEAD WHEN THE DRUM THREW OUT A SMALL PIECE OF SANDSTONE ROCK STRIKING HIM ON THE UPPER LIP. EE FINISHED THE SHIFT & THEN WENT TO LOGAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL WHERE 3 SUTURES WERE APPLIED TO THE LACERATION.

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