# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220003530031` · 12/09/2000 · SARAH RESOURCES INCORPORATED
## 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, NEC
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James A  Hickman
- **Operator:** SARAH RESOURCES INCORPORATED
- **Mine:** [3608571](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608571)
## Narrative

AS THE INJURED PERSON WAS DRILLING A BOLTHOLE THE CHUCK PULLED OUT OF THE DRILL HEAD. AS HE REACHED OUT TO REPLACE THE CHUCK, A DRILL STEEL IN THE BOLTHOLE ABOVE THE CHICK FELL, STRIKING THE M IDDLE FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND. HE SUSTAINED A FRACTURED FINGER WHICH REQUIRED SPLINTING.

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