# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220002490108` · 08/21/2000 · Clark Elkhorn Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Clark Elkhorn Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1516763](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1516763)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER IN THE FACE WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW SLATE MEASURING 12"" X 12"" X 2"" FELL, STRIKING HIS ARM. HE WAS LEFT A SMALL LACERATION ON HIS FOREARM THAT REQUIRED 4 STIT CHES.

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