# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220020280068` · 01/12/2002 · T.J.S. Mining, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas J  Smith
- **Operator:** T.J.S. Mining, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3608135](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608135)
## Narrative

WHILE EE WAS ROOF BOLTING AT THE FACE AREA, HE STRUCK HIMSELF ON THE LEFT KNEE WITH A DRILL STEEL. FOUR DAYS LATER, THE KNEE WAS STILL SORE AND HE DECIDED TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. AT WHICH T IME THE DR. INSTRUCTED HIM TO STAY OFF HIS KNEE FOR 2 DAYS AND IF IT FELT BETTER, HE COULD RETURN TO WORK, WHICH HE DID. OFF WORK-1-17-02 & 1-18-02.

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