# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220022880166` · 10/02/2002 · Point Mining 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, Drilling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James Roy  Lucas
- **Operator:** Point Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4608437](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608437)
## Narrative

EE WAS DRILLING ROOF TO INSTALL A ROOF BOLT. SMALL PIECE OF DRAW ROCK BROKE LOOSE & SPUN ON THE DRILL STEEL & STRUCK HIM ON THE CHEEK. ROCK WAS APPROXIMATELY 12"" X 10"" X 1""THICK, CAUSING LACER ATION TO CHEEK.

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