# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220040440031` · 02/06/2004 · Gibson County Coal 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:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 1.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Gibson County Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [1202215](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202215)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS ON UNIT #1 AT ENTRY #3 IN THE FACE. SOME ROCKS HAD DROPPED OUT IN THE FACE AREA. AS INJURED WAS INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT A ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE RIB AND RI B BOLT. HE WAS STRUCK ON THE NECK, BACK, AND RIGHT LEG. CONTUSION TYPE INJURY. ROCK MEASURED 4' X 18"" X 2"".

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