# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220102520032` · 03/08/2010 · Alex Energy Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 330
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Alex Energy Inc
- **Mine:** [4608787](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608787)
## Narrative

On 3/8/10, EE was in process of removing the Miller Welder from #7 belt head. EE set the welder on some hanging cables. The welder started to fall and EE grabbed the welder w/his right hand to prevent it from hitting ground. EE heard his shoulder pop and felt pain. EE was referred to Dr where he was placed off work on 8/17/10, 1st day of work missed.

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