# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220032270070` · 05/15/2003 · Solar Sources Underground L L C
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 1.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Felson  Bowman
- **Operator:** Solar Sources Underground L L C
- **Mine:** [1202103](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202103)
## Narrative

ON 5-15-03 EE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK 24""X14""X1"" THICK FELL OUT FROM THE IMMEDIATE MINE ROOF STRIKING THE EE ONT HE LEFT RING FINGER CAUSING A FR ACTURE AND A SERIOUS LACERATION TO THE FINGER. THIS ACCIDENT OCCURRED IN THE FACE AREA OF THE #3 ENTRY IN THE MMU 003 WORKING SECTION.

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