# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220093070007` · 10/30/2009 · American Energy Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
- **Activity:** Longwall, Shear, Plow
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 60
- **Mine experience:** 7.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** American Energy Corporation
- **Mine:** [3301070](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301070)
## Narrative

Shear operator cutting bottom going to the tail at 140 shield, cutting through a clay vein. Rock came off drum striking his rt. hand middle finger. His hand was resting on handrail when rock hit him. Cause of this injury was habits, compliance with rules/regs was not a factor,ppe was not a factor, miner profiency could be a factor.

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