# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220011790021` · 06/20/2001 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
## 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:** Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 169
- **Mine experience:** 29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3301159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301159)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTING MACHINE. HE WAS STANDING BESIDE THE BOOM OF THE MACHINE GETTING READY TO START DRILLING A HOLE. STONE FELL FROM THE TOP, HIT BOOM OF MACHINE AND THEN STRU CK EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT THIGH. NO DAMAGE TO THE MINING OPERATION. THE INJURY DID NOT INVOLVE COMPLIANCE, JOB SKILLS, PROFICIENCY, TRAINING, ALTITUDE, PROTECTIVE ITEMS, OR PROTECTIVE DEVICES.

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