# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220091960004` · 05/15/2009 · Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 26
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** GenPower Holdings LP; James L  Laurita Jr
- **Operator:** Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania LLC
- **Mine:** [3601302](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3601302)
## Narrative

Injured was picking bottom and rib out under the continuous miner to free trailing cable.  A small piece of slate flew from under the miner, becoming lodged in the injured's right hand (near index finger).  Please note: the injury occurred on May 15, 2009, but the injured did not begin missing work until July 7, 2009.

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