# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220001570150` · 05/20/2000 · Independence Coal Company Inc
## 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:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 20
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608603](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608603)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE CONTINUOS MINER ON THE HEADGATE SECTION. A ROCK STRUCK EMPLOYEE FROM BEHIND HITTING HIM IN THE BACK. WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CONTUSION IN THE BACK.

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