# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220083590004` · 12/19/2008 · Chafin Branch Coal Co LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 23
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** International Resources LLC
- **Operator:** Chafin Branch Coal Co LLC
- **Mine:** [4608917](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608917)
## Narrative

Cutting metal platting plate flexed upwards strking miner in the face injuring nose, and mouth area requiring stiches.

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