# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220023360021` · 11/15/2002 · Consol Of Kentucky 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:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 58
- **Mine experience:** 5.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Consol Of Kentucky Inc
- **Mine:** [1517894](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517894)
## Narrative

EE STATED WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF DRILLING OUTSIDE HOLE IN #2 LEFT CROSSCUT, WAS ADDING A PIECE OF DRILL STEEL WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP STRIKING HIM ON HIS LEFT HAND CATCHING HIS MIDDLE FINGER BETWEEN ROCK AND DRILL POT. EE SUSTAINED AN AVULSION AND FRACTURE TO THE TIP OF HIS MIDDLE FINGER. EE WAS WEARING METACARPAL GLOVES.

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