# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220042220093` · 07/30/2004 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc
## 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, Tramming
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 67
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608553](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608553)
## Narrative

EE HAD JUST SET ATRS ON ROOF BOLTER AND SAW IMMEDIATE ROOF CRACK.  EE STARTED RAISING AND LOWERING ATRS IN ATTEMPT TO BREAK THE ROCK.  AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE ROCK BROKE FREE AND RODE BACK TO THE OPERATOR CONTROLS, STRIKING EE IN HIS LEFT SIDE LEG AND HIP AREA.  ROCK SIZE WAS 30"" LONG X 20"" WIDE X 4"" THICK.

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