# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220010730008` · 03/06/2001 · Dakota Mining 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:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 162
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chris  Cline
- **Operator:** Dakota Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4608589](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608589)
## Narrative

PUTTING DRILL STEEL TOGETHER AND PUSHER STEEL POPPED OUT AND HIT THE PALM OF HIS LEFT HAND.

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