# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220042360110` · 08/14/2004 · Excel Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR 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:** TOE(S)/PHALANGES
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Excel Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1508079](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1508079)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER & WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CLEANING UP THE #8 HEADING. HE WAS STANDING BETWEEN THE 3RD & 4TH ROW OF BOLTS FROM THE FACE WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD & COMING TO REST ON HIS RT. FOOT. THIS ACTION CAUSED A FRACTURE OF 2 OF HIS TOES ON HIS RT. FOOT. THE ROCK MEASURED 52""LONG X 23""WIDE X 2""THICK.

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