# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220032970021` · 10/15/2003 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 23
- **Mine experience:** 1.61 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601456](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601456)
## Narrative

EE STATED THAT HE WAS STANDING BEHIND THE ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR HOLDING A BOLT TO INSTALL FOR THE OPERATOR. A PIECE OF COAL/ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING EE ON TOP OF THE HARD HAT FALLING AC ROSS THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS NOSE AND RIGHT SIDE OF HIS ARM. THE PIECE OF COAL AND ROCK WAS 3"" THICK X 8"" WIDE X 12"" LONG.

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