# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220103060041` · 10/26/2010 · Mill Branch Coal Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Continuous miner
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Mill Branch Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4407186](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4407186)
## Narrative

While operating the continuous miner, a rock was thrown by the cutter striking the individual in the head above the right eye causing a contusion.

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