# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220022240027` · 07/31/2002 · AB&J Coal Co., 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, Inserting bolt
- **Injury source:** ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 35
- **Mine experience:** 0.11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Susie A  Smith; Elmer  Fuller
- **Operator:** AB&J Coal Co., Inc.
- **Mine:** [4407044](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4407044)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS. HE WAS USING THE DRILL HEAD OF THE MACHINE TO PUSH THE 42"" FULLY GROUTED BOLT IN THE DRILLED HOLE IN THE MINE ROOF WHEN THE BOLT SLIPPED OFF THE DRILL HEAD ST RIKING HIM IN THE FINGER.

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