# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220032830048` · 10/06/2003 · Kingwood Mining Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Kingwood Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4608751](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608751)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING TO INSTALL THE LAST ROW OF BOLTS IN THE CUT. THE ATR JACKS WERE SET AND THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT THE TOP WAS CHECKED (VISUAL & SOUND). WHEN HE TURNED AWAY FROM THE F ACE, A ROCK (1 FT X 3 FT X 2 INCHES THICK) FELL WITHOUT WARNING, STRIKING THE BACK OF HIS HARD HAT & RIGHT SHOULDER. EX-RAY NEGATIVE, BRUISE TO SHOULDER & LEG.

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