# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220012630051` · 09/11/2001 · PENNAMERICAN COAL L P
## 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, Drilling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 137
- **Mine experience:** 0.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** PENNAMERICAN COAL L P
- **Mine:** [3608525](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608525)
## Narrative

EE WAS DRILLING #2 BOLT HOLE IN PATTERN WHEN THEROCK BROKE LOOSE FROM BETWEEN THE RIB & THE ROW OF BOLTS ALONG RIB LINE. THE ROCK HIT THE CANOPYAND BROKE APART. A PIECE OF ROCK 21"" X 24"" X 3"" THICK TO FEATHERED EDGE STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON RIGHTLEG JUST ABOVE THE ANKLE.

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