# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220050660043` · 03/01/2005 · Highland Mining Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Remove/position hydraulic jack
- **Injury source:** JACKS-MECH,HYDRL,AIR,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 2.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Highland Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [1502709](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1502709)
## Narrative

EE was helping coworkers splice tram chain of FCT. Unit was raised off mine floor using hydraulic jacks located on each side. When EE attempted to lower jack on his side, jack popped from its set location. The stem of jack struck EE's left leg just above the knee, resulting in a contusion to the leg.  EE's right hand was also injured. RTW release issued 3/4/05.

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