# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220051030043` · 04/07/2005 · Blue Mountain Energy Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
- **Activity:** Longwall, Shear, Plow
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative
- **Operator:** Blue Mountain Energy Inc
- **Mine:** [0503505](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0503505)
## Narrative

THREE EMPLOYEES WERE WORKING TO PULL THE TAILGATE DRIVE BACK.  THE GOB PLATE WAS ATTACHED TO THE SHIELD WITH CHAINS.  AS THEY STARTED TO PULL, ONE OF THE CHAINS BROKE AND STRUCK EE IN THE FACE, CAUSING A FRACTURE TO HIS CHEEK AND A LACERATION WHICH REQUIRED STITCHES.  REPORTABLE INJURY.

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