# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220001780006` · 06/19/2000 · D & K Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 50
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas G  Toler
- **Operator:** D & K Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4607125](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607125)
## Narrative

PIECE OF DRILL STEEL WAS LEFT UP IN HOLE AND FELL OUT HIT EMPLOYEE ON THE HAND.

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