# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220002060110` · 07/18/2000 · Knox Creek Coal Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Drilling
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Knox Creek Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4406872](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406872)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS BEGINNING TO DRILL A ROOF BOLT HOLEWHEN THE METAL BIL CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE TOP,THE CARBIDE TIP FRAGMENTED INTO SMALL PIECES ANDONE PIECE INBEDDED ITSELF INTO HIS LEFT EYE AROU ND HIS SAFETY GLASSES.

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