# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220220030006` · 12/28/2021 · Goals Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 0.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Goals Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4605317](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4605317)
## Narrative

EE was working at the Goals mine location cutting brush when a stick struck EE in the eye. EE claims EE was wearing a hard hat with face shield. EE's supervisor transported EE to Beckley General hospital in company vehicle. Beckley General transported EE to Ruby Memorial hospital via ambulance.

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