# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220081090043` · 02/17/2008 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** LONGWALL SUPT,JKS & CHOCK
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 40
- **Mine experience:** 32 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601456](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601456)
## Narrative

EE stated that he was trying to replace a dogbone in the face conveyor while laying on his side. While trying to adjust the panline to allow the dogbone to line up a shield that was not pressurized against the top was pulled in and pinned the injured employees left leg between the pontoon of the shield and the panline. He did not being missing work until 4/9/08. require knee su

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