# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220002570037` · 09/05/2000 · Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 20
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Arch Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C.
- **Mine:** [0503672](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0503672)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO MOVE EQUIMPENT. THE BOLTER OPERATOR GAVE WARNING BEFOR TURNING ON THE CABLE WINDER. THE EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING EAR MUFFS &DID NOT UNDERSTAND THE WARNING. THE CABLE STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT LEG RESULTING IN A TORN ACL IN HIS KNEE.

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