# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220260200038` · 01/16/2026 · Rosebud Mining Company
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 60
- **Mine experience:** 4.73 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J Clifford  Forrest III
- **Operator:** Rosebud Mining Company
- **Mine:** [3609308](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609308)
## Narrative

the section mechanic was greasing the ripper roller on the tail of the miner and employee was on the opposite side of the roller when the relief breather blew out and struck them in the left side of the nose. resulting in a cut and grease in their tear duct.

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