# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220012900024` · 10/06/2001 · Mettiki Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 0.51 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Mettiki Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [1800621](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800621)
## Narrative

PERSON WAS WALKING ACROSS LONGWALL FACE TOWARDS THE HEADGATE. HE WALKED PAST THE SHEAR WHICH WAS LOADING COAL AT # 136 SUPPORT. SHEAR OPERATOR STATED A ROCK CAME OFF SHEAR DRUM AND WAS THROWN TOWARDS INJURED PERSON. THE ROCK HIT HIM IN THE RIGHT HAND CAUSING LACERATION.

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