# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031350026` · 05/08/2003 · Point Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James Roy  Lucas
- **Operator:** Point Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4608437](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608437)
## Narrative

BOLTER OPERATOR WAS BOLTING ROOF IN #2 ENTRY ON 1ST RT SECTION. TOP WAS REAL HARD AND BIT TORE UP. HE WAS KNOCKING THE BIT OFF THE DRILL STEEL TO CHANGE IT WHEN HE STRUCK HIS LEFT INDEX FINGE R BETWEEN BOLTER AND DRILL STEEL BRUISING FINGER. HE WAS OFF 2 DAYS.

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