# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220032160047` · 07/26/2003 · Old Ben Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Continuous miner
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Old Ben Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1102408](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102408)
## Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING THE UNIT 1 CONTINUOS MINER. WHILE CUTTING COAL IN THE NO. 2 ENTRY A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS, STRIKING THE BACK OF HIS NECK. THE INCIDENT CAUSED A L ACERATION THAT REQUIRED SUTURES. THE INJURED EE IS WORKING WITH SUTURES AND DID NOT MISS TIME AWAY FROM WORK.

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