# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220032620036` · 09/12/2003 · Big Ridge Inc
## 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, Drilling
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 50
- **Mine experience:** 0.11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Big Ridge Inc
- **Mine:** [1103054](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103054)
## Narrative

EE WAS ROOF-BOLTING & IN THE PROCESS OF DRILLING A HOLE. HE HAD DRILLED UP ENOUGH TO INSTALL HIS SECOND SECTION OF DRILL STEEL. THE STEEL DIDN'T SEAT INTO THE CHUCK AND HE HAD PRESSURE ON IT, WHICH CAUSED IT TO BOW. HE REACHED FOR IT WITHOUT TAKING PRESSURE OFF. THE STEEL SPRANG OUT STRIKING HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER.

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