# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002510026` · 08/29/2000 · Rockspring Development Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **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:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 42
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Rockspring Development Inc
- **Mine:** [4605121](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4605121)
## Narrative

THE INJURED WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BOLTING THE 5 LEFT PLACE. HE WAS USING A 6 FT DRILL STEEL AND THE STEEL BECAME STUCK IN THE MINE ROOF. WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE THE STEEL, THE STEEL CAME OUT O F THE HOLE SUDDENLY STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON THE TOPOF THE LEFT HAND, CUTTING HIS HAND AND BREAKING HIS 4TH FINGER.

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