# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220042780076` · 09/28/2004 · Commonwealth Mining Llc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 177
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Charles D  Mullins
- **Operator:** Commonwealth Mining Llc
- **Mine:** [4406932](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406932)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN THE RIB ROLLED OFF AND CAUGHT THE RIGHT LEG, BREAKING IT BELOW THE KNEE.

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