# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220023360089` · 11/13/2002 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** —
- **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

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER ON THE LOGAN'S FORK MMU 002-0 SECTION WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS. THE ROCK MEASURED 9"" X 12"" X 4"" THICK. THE ROCK STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT WRIST RESULTING IN A LACERATION REQUIRING 8 SUTURES. MANAGEMENT WAS NOT AWARE UNTIL 11/19.

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