# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220031630032` · 06/02/2003 · U.S. Coal, 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, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William M  Bale
- **Operator:** U.S. Coal, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4003193](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4003193)
## Narrative

ROCK FELL FROM MINE ROOF WHILE EE WAS REACHING FOR ROOF BOLT ON TOP OF BOLT MACHINE, STRIKING RIGHT HAND.

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