# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220013370064` · 11/17/2001 · Coastal Coal-West Virginia Llc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** El Paso Energy Corp
- **Operator:** Coastal Coal-West Virginia Llc
- **Mine:** [4608751](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608751)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS ROOF BOLTING ON ENTRY THAT WAS CUT HIGH FOR A BOLT HEAD. THE EE WAS ERILLING A HOLE TO INSTALL A ROOF BOLT AND THE CONNECTOR THAT HOLDS THE DRILL STEELS TOGETHER BROKE. THE TOP SECI TON OF THE DRILL STEELS FELL AND STRUCK THE EE ON HIS RIGHT ARM. SIX STITCHES NEEDED.

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