# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220040650003` · 02/13/2004 · Rosebud Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Continuous miner
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J Clifford  Forrest III
- **Operator:** Rosebud Mining Company
- **Mine:** [3608841](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608841)
## Narrative

THE MAN WAS KNEELING NEXT TO THE LEFT RIB WHILE USING A REMOTE TRANSMITTER TO OPERATE THE MINER. THE RIB BLEW OUTWARD THROWING COAL INTO THE WORKER'S FACE. THE MAN FINISHED HIS SHIFT AND WENT TO RECEIVE TREATMENT THE NEXT DAY.

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