# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220032470006` · 08/28/2003 · Independence Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Rerail equipment, Sprag
- **Injury source:** UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 21
- **Mine experience:** 5.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4607273](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607273)
## Narrative

INJURED WAS THROWING THE TRACK SWITCH LOCATED AT THE SPUR ONE CROSSCUT IN BY #10 BELT LINE. IT WOULDN'T COMPLETELY LATCH SO HE USED HIS LEFT FOOT TO PUSH IT ON DOWN. THE SWITCH CAME BACK SUDDE NLY AND STRUCK HIS LEFT ANKLE RESULTING IN CONTUSION, WENT TO HOSPITAL, X-RAYS NEGATIVE.

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