# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220022460159` · 01/26/2002 · Black Wolf Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Severstal Resources
- **Operator:** Black Wolf Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [3608746](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608746)
## Narrative

ON 1/26/02 WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING A BOOM HOLE A PIECE OF ROCK A SIZE OF A GOLF BALL FELL APPROXIMATELY 2 FEET FROM THE ROOF STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON THE NOSE, RESULTING IN A SMALL CUT. ON 8/23/02 THE EMPLOYEE HAD A BLACK SPOT SURGICALLY REMOVED, REQUIRING 2 OR 3 STITCHES.

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