# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220023390046` · 11/19/2002 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608457](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608457)
## Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER IN THE CROSSCUT BETWEEN THE #5 & #6 ENTRY ON THE HELPER SIDE. HISDRILL BECAME LODGED WHILE DRILLING THE TOP. WHILE RETRIEVING THE DRILL STEEL, A PIECE OF ROCK ME ASURING 12""X 12""X 12"" FELL STRIKING HIM ON RIGHTHAND, LITTLE FINGER.

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