# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220031880101` · 06/20/2003 · Knox Creek Coal Corporation
## 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:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 161
- **Mine experience:** 0.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Knox Creek Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4406804](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406804)
## Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER ON REMOTE CONTROL CUTTING THE FACE OF THE NO 2 ENTRY. A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK MEASURING 21"" X 13"" X 6"" FELL AND STRUCK HIS HAND RESULTING IN A CUT TO THE HAN D AND DAMAGE TO LIGAMENTS.

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