# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220032230023` · 08/07/2003 · Turris Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Continuous miner
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5.76 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Turris Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1102664](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102664)
## Narrative

WHILE OPERATING MINER BIT HIT SULFUR BALL IN ROOF CAUSING BIT TO FRACTURE AND FLY STRIKING OPERATOR ON FOREHEAD. RESULTING LACERATION REQUIRED SLOSURE BY DR. NO LOST DAYS OR RESTRICTED DUTY.

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