# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220032720104` · 09/17/2003 · Big Ridge 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, Inserting bolt
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 70
- **Mine experience:** 0.11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Big Ridge Inc
- **Mine:** [1103054](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103054)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ROOF BOLTING AND HAD INSTALLED HIS FIRST BOLT AND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF INSTALLING HIS SECOND BOLT IN PATTERN. HE HAD TURNED AROUND TO PICK UP HIS BOLT AND A ROCK FELL FROM THE RO OF AND RIB STRIKING HIS BACK AND SHOULDER.

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