# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220050590025` · 02/19/2005 · Appalachian Fuels LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 1.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John C  Smith Jr
- **Operator:** Appalachian Fuels LLC
- **Mine:** [4607934](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607934)
## Narrative

A rock knocker was bent on the right rear tires.  EE was attempting to cut it loose. When the final cut was made the rock knocker sprang out and struck the torch EE was using.  The torch struck EE on the left cheek and forehead.  Laceration to the forehead that required four stitches to close.  EE is still off work due to a slight headache, awaiting doctors release to return.

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