# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220010780077` · 03/06/2001 · Southern Ohio Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 75
- **Mine experience:** 27.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** American Electric Power Company Inc
- **Operator:** Southern Ohio Coal Company
- **Mine:** [3301173](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3301173)
## Narrative

EE WAS STARTING A NEW HOLE. HE RELEASED THE UP PRESSURE AND THE DRILL STEEL HIT HIM ON THE LEFT HAND RESULTING IN A FRACTURE IN HIS LEFT HAND.

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