# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220000660040` · 02/23/2000 · Independence Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Scoop car/Scooptram operator, Load/Haul/Dump (LHD) operator, Teletram operator
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
- **Days lost:** 21
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608492](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608492)
## Narrative

INJURED WAS USING A FLETCHER RR II BOLTER TO INSTALL BOLTS IN THE BREAK BETWEEN #1 AND #2 ENTRY. HE PUT UP A BOLT THAT BENT AND WAS MOVING THE MAST OVER 6' TO INSTALL ANOTHER BOLT. DURING THIS PROCESS, THE BOLT THAT BENT AND WAS CAUGHT BY THE CANOPY CAUSING THE PLATE TO BREAK LOOSE AND STRIKE EE IN THE NOSE. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE RECEIVED 6 STITCHES.

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