# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220232540010` · 09/01/2023 · Peabody Gateway North Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Continuous miner
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 312
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Gateway North Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1103235](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1103235)
## Narrative

IE was hit by a rock in the lower right leg above the ankle, clearing rock of the duct work of a miner. The IE continued to work thinking the injury was not anything serious, but recently claimed it has been getting worse. The IE was seen by an Orthopedic doctor and was taken off work on 09/01/23 for a small tear in the calf muscle and placed in a walking boot.

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