# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220091530051` · 05/20/2009 · Alex Energy, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Coal/ore shovel operator,  Shoveler,  Power shoveler
- **Activity:** Power shovel, Dragline
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LEG, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 282
- **Mine experience:** 9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Alex Energy, LLC
- **Mine:** [4606870](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4606870)
## Narrative

EE was tramming around the sediment control ditch, when a loose rock released from the slope above the safety bench. The rock slid down the bank and hit the safety bench and continued down the slopes, striking the front end of the excavator's cab. 1st aid was administered at the scene and EE was transportd by Health Net to Charleston Area Medical Center.

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