# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220021330046` · 05/07/2002 · Teck Cominco American Inc
## 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:** Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 286
- **Mine experience:** 0.57 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Teck Resources Limited
- **Operator:** Teck Cominco American Inc
- **Mine:** [4500366](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4500366)
## Narrative

EE & CREW WERE DRILLING BENCH ROUND IN SHAFT BOTTOM. LOOSE FALL FROM THE WEST WALL HITTING EE ON THE SIDE FORCING HIS FACE INTO THE DRILL MACHINE CAUSING DISABLING INJURIES - BROKEN HIP, PELVI S, FIBULA, RIBS, ANKLE - BRUISED LUNGS, RUPTUREDSPLEEN, HYPER EXTENDED KNEE, LOSS OF TEETH.

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