# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220020560060` · 02/18/2002 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## 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, Drilling
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 69
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR WAS INSTALLING CENTER BOLTS. HE HAD HIS RIGHT HAND POSITIONED TO ADD A SECOND DRILL STEEL WHEN HE ACTIVATED THE DRILL STEEL GUIDE CLAMP LACERATING HIS FINGERS AND FRACTURI NG THE 4TH FINGER.

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