# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220013610009` · 12/12/2001 · West Ridge Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Andalex Resources B V
- **Operator:** West Ridge Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [4202233](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4202233)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING A TEN FOOT HOLE IN THE ROOF TO INSTALL CABLE BOLTS. HE WAS USING A SECTIONAL STEEL. WHEN HE COMPLETED DRILLING THE HOLE HE LOWERED THE STEEL OUT OF THE HOLE, THE TOP SECT ION REMAINED IN THE HOLE SO HE REACHED WITH HIS RIGHT HAND TO RETRIEVE IT. THE STEEL RELEASED FROM THE ROOT SUDDENLY AND PINCHED HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN THE TWO SECTIONS OF THE STEEL.

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