# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220043480032` · 11/26/2004 · Consolidation Coal Company
## 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, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 27.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Consolidation Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601318](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601318)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING ON MINER 8A SECTION, HAD STARTED MINING IN #2 ENTRY MINING FROM 82 TO 83 BLOCK. HAD TESTED AREA WITH SLATE BAR 5 TO 10 MINUTES PREVIOUSLY. CONTINUED TO BOLT. A PIECE OF COAL FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON LEFT SHOULDER AND NECK. COAL MEASURED 2' X 2' & UP TO 10"" THICK. HE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTI 12/1/04. RECEIVED DIAGNOSIS 12/6/04.

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