# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220001730032` · 06/07/2000 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Drilling
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 7.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

WAS OPERATING A TWIN BOOM ROOF DRILL. THE DRILL STEEL STUCK IN THE ROOF. THE EE TRIED TO PULL THE STEEL OUT OF THE ROOF. WHEN IT FAILED TO COME OUT, HE DROPPED THE DRILL HEAD DOWN TO CLEAN OUT THE DRILL CHUCK. THE STEEL CAME OUT OF THE ROOF WHEN HE HAD HIS HAND ON THE DRILL CHUCK. THE STEEL HIT HIS LEFT RING FINGER LACERATING IT.

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