# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220023470063` · 12/06/2002 · Bluff Spur Coal Corporation
## 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, Inserting bolt
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 1.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cumberland Resources Corporation
- **Operator:** Bluff Spur Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4405559](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4405559)
## Narrative

EE WAS BOLTING TOP RIB CAME LOOSE ABOUT 8 FT LONG, 4 FT HIGH, SLIPPED OFF KICKING A PIECE OF COAL AND ROCK LOOSE 57 IN LONG, 12 INCH THICK, PUSHING DRILL OPERATORS RIGHT LEG UNDER DRILL HEAD.

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