# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220060760046` · 03/10/2006 · Meadow Fork Mining Co LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Coal/ore shovel operator,  Shoveler,  Power shoveler
- **Activity:** Power shovel, Dragline
- **Injury source:** PLANTS,TREES,VEGETATION
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Roger L  Kirk; J T  Stephens
- **Operator:** Meadow Fork Mining Co LLC
- **Mine:** [1518816](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518816)
## Narrative

EXCAVATOR OPERATOR WAS BRUSHING IN FRONT OF A SURFACE MINE.  A DEAD TREE LIMB FELL OUT OF THE TOP OF A TREE AND STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT WRIST.

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