# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220012260032` · 08/03/2001 · Knox Creek Coal Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Continuous miner
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Knox Creek Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4406804](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406804)
## Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING A REMOTE CONTROL BOX FOR A CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAWROCK 20"" BY 12""BY 2"" THICK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT HAND RESULTING IN 2 CUTS AND A CONTUSION . HE RECEIVED 6 IN IN ONE CUT AND 3 STITCHES IN THE OTHER.

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