# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220040990018` · 04/03/2004 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Drilling
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4607009](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607009)
## Narrative

THE MEMBER WAS DRILLING HIS INSIDE HOLE ON HIS 3RD ROW OF BOLTS IN 6 RIGHT. WHEN HE HAD THE HOLE DRILLED HE USED THE FAST FEED TO LOWER THE DRILL PAD. THE DRILL STEEL STUCK IN THE HOLE, WHEN HE WENT TO REACH FOR IT, THE DRILL STEEL FELL & HIS HIS MIDDLE FINGER ON RIGHT HAND AGAINST THE DRILL PAD.

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