# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220060970078` · 02/07/2006 · Alex Energy, 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Alex Energy, LLC
- **Mine:** [4606870](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4606870)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING CUTTING EDGES, WHILE CUTTING SPACER PLATE OUT OF MOLD BOARD TO CLEAN DIRT OUT FROM BEHIND IT. THE SPACER PLATE HAD PRESSURE ON IT WHEN HE CUT IT LOOSE IT SPRUNG OUT & HIT HIM ON HIS FOREHEAD.

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