# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220002000022` · 07/07/2000 · Mill Branch Coal Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3.53 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cumberland Resources Corporation
- **Operator:** Mill Branch Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4406861](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406861)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF AND STRUCK HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER. THIS RESULTED IN A FRACTURE OF THE TIP OF HIS FINGER. THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT GO TO A PHYSICIAN UNTIL 7-14-00.

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