# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220032370015` · 08/11/2003 · Excel Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 40
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Excel Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1509571](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1509571)
## Narrative

EE BENT A ROOF BOLT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STRAIGHTEN THE ROOF BOLT HE ENGAGED THE ROTATION. THE METAL ROOF BOLT PLATE STRUCK EE ON HIS RIGHT HAND BREAKING A BONE BEHIND THE RT. INDEX FINGER. EE SEEN A BONE SPECIALIST ON 8-18-03. AFTER FURTHEREVALUATION THE SPECIALIST PLACED A CAST ON EE HAND.

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