# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220042080010` · 07/21/2004 · Brooks Run Mining Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Continuous miner
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 142
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Brooks Run Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4608852](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608852)
## Narrative

Employee was struck by a rock measuring 42"" wide 41""long and up to 3"" thick while operating a continuous miner.  The rock fell from between permanent supports and the right rib.  Injured employee complained of pain in back and ribs and was later Diagnosed as having NON life threatening injures.

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