# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220021020059` · 04/01/2002 · Alex Energy Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Alex Energy Inc
- **Mine:** [4607165](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607165)
## Narrative

EE WAS HOLDING UP A CABLE WHILE STACKER BELT WAS BEING PUSHED INTO PLACE. THE STACKER BELT HIT A SET OF STEPS. THE STEPS STRUCK AND LACERATED HIS KNEE, REQUIRING 8 STITCHES. NOTE: EE COULD HAV E RETURNED NEXT SHIFT. HE WORKS 6 DAYS AND OFF 3. HIS SCHEDULED DAYS OFF WERE 4-2-02, 4-03-02 AND 4-4-02. HE RETURNED NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFT ON 4-5-02.

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