# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220021400049` · 05/13/2002 · Consolidation Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 25
- **Mine experience:** 32.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Consolidation Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601436](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601436)
## Narrative

WHILE DRILLING HOLE FOR ROOF BOLT THE DRILL STEELS BECAME PLUGGED. HE RETRIEVED ONE DRILL STEEL OUT OF THE HOLE BUT ONE STEEL REMAINED STUCKING THE HOLE. HE PLACED HIS HAND OVER THE DRILL UNTI TO CHECK THE SUCTION WHEN THE STEEL FELL OUT OF THE HOLE AND STRUCK HIS LEFT RING FINGER.

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