# MACHINERY
> **FATAL** · MSHA accident `220080860053` · 03/12/2008 · Appalachian Fuels, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** FATALITY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling 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:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Energy Coal Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Appalachian Fuels, LLC
- **Mine:** [4607968](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607968)
## Narrative

Victim was removing a machine bottom guard (belly pan) on a Caterpillar D-10 N dozer. Apparently the chain he was using to hold the belly pan while he was removing the bolts that held it in place slipped when the bolts were removed. The belly pan swung down and struck the victim inflicting fatal injuries

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