# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220042540021` · 08/26/2004 · Independence Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 200
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608492](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4608492)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING 60"" X 1'8"" X 1"" - 6"" FELL AND STRUCK HIM IN THE HEAD AND FACE WHICH RESULTED IN A CONTUSION AND LACERATION. HE IS GOING THROUGH PHYSICAL THERAPY.

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