# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220003530026` · 12/06/2000 · Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
- **Activity:** Longwall, Shear, Plow
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 55
- **Mine experience:** 4.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
- **Mine:** [3600970](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600970)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORKING ON A CREW INSTALLING SHIELDS FOR THE NEXT LONGWALL FACE. AS HE ATTEMPTED TO PRESSURIZE A SHIELD AGAINST THE MINE ROOF, A VALVE ASSEMBLY CAME APART. A PORTION OF THE VALVE ASSEMB LY STRUCK THE EE IN THE AREA OF THE LEFT EYE.

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