# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220140550055` · 02/17/2014 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
- **Activity:** Rock dust machine
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 41
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3301159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301159)
## Narrative

Employee had finished filling a rockdust tank. He thought the pressure was off the hose and released the hose. Pressure with rockdust hit him in the face and ear.

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