# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220002900110` · 10/02/2000 · Rebco Coal Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Scoop car/Scooptram operator, Load/Haul/Dump (LHD) operator, Teletram operator
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Drilling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 28
- **Mine experience:** 0.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Roy C  Wagner
- **Operator:** Rebco Coal Inc
- **Mine:** [1518007](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518007)
## Narrative

A NEW HOLE WAS BEING DRILLED APPROXIMATELY 1 FT IN DEPTH. OPERATOR STOPPED TO ADD MORE STEEL, STARTED TO ROTATE. WITH RIGHT HAND ON THE STEEL WHEN A PIECE OF SHARP ROCK FELL STRIKING HIS HAND RESULTING IN A CUT WHICH REQUIRED 5 STITCHES.

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