# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220020840094` · 03/13/2002 · Tri-State Leasing Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Drill helper
- **Activity:** Surface equipment, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 46
- **Mine experience:** 0.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Steven R  Mullins
- **Operator:** Tri-State Leasing Corp
- **Mine:** [4407011](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4407011)
## Narrative

THE DRILL WAS DRILLING UNDER THE HIGH WALL. 2 OTHER OPERATORS SAW THE WALL START TO FALL & RADIOED TO HIM TO GET OUT OF THE WAY. HE THOUGHT HE COULD SAVE THE STEEL BEFORE THE WALL CAME DOWN.

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