# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220043480027` · 12/08/2004 · Teck Cominco American Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Teck Resources Limited
- **Operator:** Teck Cominco American Inc
- **Mine:** [4500366](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4500366)
## Narrative

DURING THE BOLTING CYCLE THE EMPLOYEE INSTALLED A 6' X 9' WIRE MESH WITH 6' SPLIT SETS. AFTER INSTALLING, HE LOOKED UP AND A SMALL ROCK FELL THROUGH THE WIRE MESH, STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NOSE CAUSING A SMALL LACERATION WHICH REQUIRED STITCHES.

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