# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220040480038` · 02/06/2004 · A & G Coal Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Auger operator, Auger Crew supervisor
- **Activity:** Auger (surface)
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 2.61 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jerry W  Wharton
- **Operator:** A & G Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4406544](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4406544)
## Narrative

EE WAS AUGERING WHEN ROCKS STARTED FALLING FROM THE TOP OF THE HIGHWALL ONTO THE AUGER. THE METAL CANOPY WAS BROKEN THRU AND THE CAB SUSTAINED BROKEN GLASS. THE EE WAS CUT ON HIS RIGHT INDEX F INGER THIS REQUIRED 6 STITCHES.

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