# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220040960001` · 03/29/2004 · Genwal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Andalex Resources B V
- **Operator:** Genwal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4202356](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4202356)
## Narrative

While installing a roof bolt, the roof bolt plate became stuck against the drill mast.   The individual moved the roof bolt plate to get it unstuck.  As he moved the plate it popped free spinning and stricking the individual in the left ring finger.  This caused a laceration to the back of the finger, which required stitches.

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