# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220022940026` · 10/05/2002 · Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.03 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Solvay S A
- **Operator:** Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
- **Mine:** [4801295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801295)
## Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER WHEN THE CHUTE BECAME PLUGGED. WHILE UNPLUGGING THE SUCTION, THE DRILL STEEL FELL FROM THE ROOF (HE HAD LEFT IT IN THE ROOF), STRIKING HIS RT. MIDDLE FINGER. THIS RESULTED IN A FRACTURE & A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED SUTURES.

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