# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220011550039` · 05/29/2001 · Solar Sources Underground L L C
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Drilling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 74
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Felson  Bowman
- **Operator:** Solar Sources Underground L L C
- **Mine:** [1202103](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202103)
## Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTING MACHINE, HE WAS STARTING THE DRILL STEEL INTO THE MINE ROOF TO DRILL A HOLE FOR ROOF BOLT INSTALLATION. AS HE STARTED DRILLING THE HOLE THE IMMEDIATE ROOF BROKE FROM AROUND THE DRILL STEEL AND ONE PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE L. FOOT CAUSINGA BRUISE AND HEMATOMA TO THE TOP OF HIS L. FOOT.

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