# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220003340019` · 11/07/2000 · Alex Energy Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Scoop car/Scooptram operator, Load/Haul/Dump (LHD) operator, Teletram operator
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 33
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Alex Energy Inc
- **Mine:** [4608787](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608787)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO REMOVE THE R-BOLT FROM UNDER THE RIPPER HEAD OF THE MINER. TO REMOVE IT, HE BRACED HIS HAND ON THE PAN WHICH INEXPLICABLYRAISED UP CATCHING HIS HAND BETWEEN THE PAN AND THE SIDE GUARD ON THE HEAD MOTOR.

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