# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220012560015` · 08/07/2001 · Simpson Mining Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter helper, Rock bolter helper, Pinner helper
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Drilling
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 38
- **Mine experience:** 0.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Harold K  Simpson
- **Operator:** Simpson Mining Company Inc
- **Mine:** [1518112](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518112)
## Narrative

HE WAS PLACING DRILL STEEL. HIS THUMB WAS OVER THE TOP OF STEEL; HITTING THE WRONG CONTROL LEVER HE PINNED THUMB TO ROOF.

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