# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220023010111` · 10/17/2002 · Consolidation Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 29.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Consolidation Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601968](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601968)
## Narrative

HE WAS OPERATING A HAND-HELD ""GOPHER"" ROOF DRILL TO INSTALL SUPPLEMENTAL ROOF BOLTS IN THE BELT ENTRY OF 8-R SECTION. AFTER DRILLING HIS HOLE THE DRILL STEEL BECAME STUCK IN THE ROOF THEN FELL OUT UNEXPECTEDLY CATCHING HIS LEFT THUMB BETWEEN THE END OF THE DRILL STEEL AND THE DRILL HEAD.

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