# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220122400021` · 08/23/2012 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Continuous miner
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 110
- **Mine experience:** 3.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202010](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202010)
## Narrative

The injured was operating #61 continuous miner when a piece of rock measuring 3' X 5' X 6"" thick flipped out of the conveyor striking him on his left leg causing a fracture to the tibia and fibula that required surgery to stabilize. The incident occurred on MMU-003

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