# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220022960037` · 10/15/2002 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
## 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:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4607009](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607009)
## Narrative

EE WAS IN THE FACE OF THE #3 ENTRY OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A ROCK MEASURING 6' LONG X 3' WIDE X 0-8"" THICK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF, STRIKING HIS RIGHT KNEE RESULTING IN A CONTUSION AND SWELLING.

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