# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220051250045` · 04/29/2005 · Independence Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 125
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4607273](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607273)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF 3'X 8' METAL THAT WAS LODGED IN THE FEEDER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE GLORY HOLE. HE REACHED THROUGH THE INSPECTION DOOR TO CUT ON THE RT. SIDE OF THE METAL; IT WAS UNDER TENSION & RELEASED STRIKING HIS ARM. HE RECEIVED A FRACTURE TO THE HUMEROUS.

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