# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220011970018` · 07/07/2001 · Magic Coal Company
## 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, NEC
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.36 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jack W Whitfield
- **Operator:** Magic Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1517071](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517071)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS #4 ENTRY. LET THE BOOM DOWN THE STEEL STUCK IN HOLE, PLACED LEFT HAND ON BOOM, STEEL FELL OUT OF ROOF AND STRUCK HIM ON BACK OF HAND.

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