# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220022310181` · 08/08/2002 · Rivers Edge Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between 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:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 28
- **Mine experience:** 0.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Rivers Edge Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4608890](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608890)
## Narrative

DRILLING HOLE FOR ROOF BOLT, 2 PIECE SECTION WAS NOT COMPLETELY TOGETHER. HE PUT UP PRESSURE ON STEEL AND WHEN THE PIECES CAME TOGETHER THE LIP OF THE BOTTOM PIECE FELL IN HOLE AND CAUGHT THE TIP OF HIS LT. THUMB.

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