# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220080740047` · 03/12/2008 · Uae Coalcorp Associates
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Shuttle car, Ram car, Buggy
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** United American Energy
- **Operator:** Uae Coalcorp Associates
- **Mine:** [3607838](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3607838)
## Narrative

EE was operating a Joy 21 SC Shuttle Car behind a continuous miner. A lump of coal approx 2"" X 2"" X 2"" was thrown from the boom of the miner and struck him on the left eye.

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