# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220032530040` · 08/29/2003 · Cheyenne Elkhorn Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 72
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Henry  Chaney Jr
- **Operator:** Cheyenne Elkhorn Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [1518233](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518233)
## Narrative

WHILE REPAIRING MAT CHAIN ON MINER A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING HIM ON BACK OF NECK AND HEAD CAUSING CONTUSIONS.

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