# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220051320063` · 05/09/2005 · Excel Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 27.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Excel Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1514324](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1514324)
## Narrative

EE STATED HE WAS GIRNDING A WEAR LINER IN A WASH BOX WHILE SEVERAL OTHERS WERE INSTALLING FLIGHTS IN THE WASH BOX. THE FLIGHT THEY WERE INSTALLING CAME OFF THE BOLTS CAUSING IT TO SWING AROUND. THE SWINGING MOTION CAUSED IT TO PULL OUT OF THE HOLDER ON THE OPPOSITE END AND FALL. THE SWINGING MOTION THREW THE FLIGHT OUT 4-5 FT AND IT STRUCK HIM ACROSS THE TOP OF THE HEAD

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