# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220032550010` · 09/08/2003 · 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:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 1.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cumberland Resources Corporation
- **Operator:** Bluff Spur Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4405559](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4405559)
## Narrative

THE ROOF BOLTING CREW WAS BOLTING THE FIRST CUT IN THE RIGHT CROSSCUT OFF THE BELT ENTRY. THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE MACHINE. IN POSITIONING THE DRILL HEAD TO INS TALL A RIB BOLT THE CANOPY CONTRACTED AND DISLODGED COAL AND ROCK STRUCK EMPLOYEE'S LEFT CALF AND BACK OF KNEE.

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