# Mine accident
> MSHA accident `220040710024` · 03/05/2004 · Old Ben Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** —
- **Accident type:** No Value Found
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Old Ben Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1102408](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102408)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING AN OPEN TOP DIESEL POWERED PERSONNEL CARRIER. AS HE PASSED BY THE #20 CROSSCUT OF THE MAINS SOUTH TRAVEL WAY, A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS, STRI KING HIM JUST BELOW THE LEFT EYE. THE INCIDENT CAUSED A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED SUTURES. EMPLOYEE WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CHECK CONDITIONS IN HIS WORK AREA.

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