# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220012700035` · 09/18/2001 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Mine manager, Mine foreman, Mine owner
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 39
- **Mine experience:** 1.09 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608055](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608055)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE HELPER SIDE OF A DDR ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF, STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD, LEFT SHOULDER AND LEFT SIDE OF HIS BODY KNOCKING HIM DOWN INTO THE ROOF BOLTER. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A MUSCLE STRAIN.

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