# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220040820048` · 03/14/2004 · 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, Drilling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 0.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Big Ridge Inc
- **Mine:** [1103054](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103054)
## Narrative

HE HAD STARTED A HOLE BESIDE A SULPHER BALL, WHEN THE BALL SHATTERED. A PIECE OF ROCK FLEW BACK AND STRUCK HIM ON HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER. HE SAID HIS HAND WAS DOWN BY HIS SIDE, WHEN IT WAS HIT BY THE PIECE OF ROCK. MET. GLOVES WERE ALSO WORN.

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