# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220022270039` · 07/29/2002 · Banner Coal & Land Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Continuous miner
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carroll D  Simpkins
- **Operator:** Banner Coal & Land Co.
- **Mine:** [4608650](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608650)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN HE STRUCK THE ROOF WITH THE CONVEYOR BOOM. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF, STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON THE BACK OF THE R HAND.

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