# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220011640004` · 05/11/2001 · Old Ben Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 33
- **Mine experience:** 0.28 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Old Ben Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1102408](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102408)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE IN THE PROCESS OF MOVING THE ROOF BOLTING MACHINE TO NEXT ENTRY. HE WAS HOLDING ONTO THE TRAILING CABLE WITH HIS RIGHT HAND. AS THE OPERATOR STARTED THE ROOF BOLTING MACHINE THE TRAIL ING CABLE JERKED JAMMING THE EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT THUMB. THIS INCIDENT IS PENDING INVESTIGATION DUE TO MEDICAL RECORDS.

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