# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220013240020` · 10/29/2001 · Bell County Coal Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 64
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James River Coal Company
- **Operator:** Bell County Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [1518058](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518058)
## Narrative

AS INJURED EE WAS REMOVING A CANOPY FROM THE ROOF BOLTER, A POST ON THE CANOPY FELL OVER STRIKING THE EE RIGHT THUMB. ABOUT 1/2 INCH OF THE THUMB WAS AMPUTATED.

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