# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220111030037` · 04/02/2011 · Spartan Mining Company, LLC 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 33
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Spartan Mining Company, LLC 
- **Mine:** [4609269](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609269)
## Narrative

EE was bolting in the #3 heading. As he was putting up pressure to install a bolt, a piece of metal that was welded to the machine broke off and struck him on the right side of his head. No visible injury.

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