# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220131120019` · 04/17/2013 · Elk Run Coal Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 63
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Co.
- **Mine:** [4607938](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607938)
## Narrative

EE WAS CUTTING LINER FROM TRUCK BED PLATE.  THE EMPLOYEE CUT THE TOP, BOTTOM AND END OF THE LEFT FACING OF LINER.  THE EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CUTTING THE PLUG WELD WHEN THE PLATE ROLLED OUT IN A SNAPPING MOTION STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE LEFT LEG BREAKING THE SMALL BONE IN LOWER PART OF LEG.

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