# EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
> MSHA accident `220030660005` · 02/14/2003 · Elk Run Coal Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
- **Activity:** Blasting, Shoot coal
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Co.
- **Mine:** [4607938](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607938)
## Narrative

EE HAD PUT OFF A PRODUCTION SHOT WHEN A PIECE OF FLY ROCK CAME TOWARDS THE BLASTER TRUCK. EE POSITIONED HIMSELF UNDER THE TRUCK. THE ROCK HIT THE TRUCK AND FELL DOWN AND STRUCK EE ON THE SHOUL DER. EE'S FIRST DAY OFF WAS 2/19/03.

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