# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220020020022` · 12/28/2001 · North Fork Coal Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cumberland Resources Corporation
- **Operator:** North Fork Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [1518340](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518340)
## Narrative

MINER HAD JUST FINISHED CUTTING 5 RIGHT HEADING IN 001 MAINS AND WAS STARTING TO BACK OUT WHEN THE EMPLOYEE WENT TO THE MINER TO CHECK ON THE PUMP THAT WAS GOING DOWN. A PIECE OF ROCK HAD FALL EN ON THE MINER. AS THE OPERATOR WAS BACKING THEMINER OUT, THE ROCK SLID OFF THE MINER STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE LEFT FOOT WHICH REQUIRED 3 SUTURES.

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