# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220003460142` · 11/28/2000 · Wayne Processing 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:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 43
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rex  Fought
- **Operator:** Wayne Processing Inc
- **Mine:** [4608622](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608622)
## Narrative

ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR ON THE E-2 PANEL, WAS REACHING ACROSS THE DRILL POD OF THE ROOF RANGER II ROFF BOLTER WITH HIS RIGHT HAND TO PICK UP A ROOF BOLT, WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF SMASH ING HIS RIGHT HAND AGAINST THE DRILL POD. THIS RESULTED IN A FRACTURE TO THE MIDDLE (3RD) METACARPAL BONE OF HIS RIGHT HAND REQUIRING SURGICAL REPAIR.

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