# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220023160043` · 11/06/2002 · Anker West Virginia Mining Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Anker Group Inc
- **Operator:** Anker West Virginia Mining Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608622](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608622)
## Narrative

WHEN ROOF BOLTING WIRE SCREEN TO THE ROOF, IN AN OUTBY AREA, ROOF ROCK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF CAUSING THE WIRE SCREEN AND ROOF BOLT TO STRIKE THE INJURED. THE SPYDER PLATE CUT THE BACK SIDE OF THE INJURED'S LEFT THUMB RESULTING IN A 1/2"" LACERATION AND SEVERED TENDON.

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