# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220022460124` · 08/21/2002 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 7.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

ROOF BOLTER WAS LOWERING HIS STRAP JACK WHEN THE STRAP SPRUNG OUT AND HIT HIM IN THE FACE AND NECK. HE RECEIVED 16 STITCHES IN THE NECK. THE MACHINE WAS NOT MOVING. THE STRAP HAD CAUGHT AGAINS T THE RIB AND WAS UNDER TENSION.

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