# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220012390098` · 08/09/2001 · Old Ben Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **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:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 222
- **Mine experience:** 0.03 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Old Ben Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1102408](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102408)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTING MACHINE ON UNIT 3 (MMU-005-0). AS HE REACHED FOR A ROOF BLOCK A PIECE OF ROCK FELL BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS (52""X36""X6"") AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT WRIST AN D ARM. THE BOLT SPACING IN THE AREA WAS 48"" TO 51"" APART. THIS INCIDENT IS UNDER INVESTIGATION PENDING MEDICAL REPORTS.

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