# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220083570091` · 11/23/2008 · Alex Energy Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** JAW INCLUDE CHIN
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Alex Energy Inc
- **Mine:** [4608838](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608838)
## Narrative

EE was using a cutting torch to cut the wear bars off the 5500 excavator bucket. The wear bar kicked back and hit him in the jaw and chin, cutting his face.

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