# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220010670018` · 02/26/2001 · BJM Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Drilling
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 38
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Bruce W  Sigler
- **Operator:** BJM Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4608600](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608600)
## Narrative

WHILE DRILLING ROOF BOLT HOLE, BOOM EXTENDED TO LIMIT, DRILL HEAD WAS LOWERED TO PLACE BOLT WRENCH SO DRILL STEEL COULD BE PUSHED TO CORRECT DEPTH. INITIALLY DRILL STEEL WAS STUCK IN HOLE BUT WHEN EMPLOYEE WENT TO PLACE BOLT WRENCH IN CHUCKDRILL STEEL CAME LOOSE, STRIKING HIS HAND.

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