# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220032580043` · 09/09/2003 · McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp
## 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:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 82
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James River Coal Company
- **Operator:** McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [1518085](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518085)
## Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER, LOADING A SHUTTLE CAR, WHEN RIB BEHIND HIM ROLLED OFF AND SHOVED HIM INTO SHUTTLE CAR CAUSING CUTS TO HEAD AND FACE AND BRUISES TO CHEST. TRANSPORTED TO PI KEVILLE ER. PRELIMINARY FINDINGS, CUTS TO FACE & HEAD. FRACTURED LEFT CHEEK BONE.

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