# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220022520026` · 09/04/2002 · U S Coal Inc
## 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, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 203
- **Mine experience:** 0.03 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William M  Bale
- **Operator:** U S Coal Inc
- **Mine:** [4003165](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4003165)
## Narrative

WHILE PLACING ROOF BOLT IN ROOF, A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING LEFT SHOULDER.

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