# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220091240039` · 04/02/2009 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
- **Activity:** Longwall, Shear, Plow
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 40
- **Mine experience:** 1.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Foundation Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

He was operating the longwall shearer, when a piece of rock fell deflecting water from the machine sprays going into his left eye, causing a traumatic cataract of the left eye. He continued to work at his regular duties until 4/22/09, when he was taken off work to schedule surgery to repair the traumatic cataract.

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