# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220230410022` · 02/07/2023 · Sunrise Coal, 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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 7.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hallador Energy Company
- **Operator:** Sunrise Coal, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202418](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202418)
## Narrative

Injured was running the continuous miner on Unit #2 when injured was struck above the right ear. Upon inspection it appeared to be a piece of carbide. Injured was taken to the ER to have the carbide removed and received 1 suture.

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