# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220042120045` · 07/16/2004 · Dakota LLC
## 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, NEC
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 25
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rainbow Trout Coal LLC
- **Operator:** Dakota LLC
- **Mine:** [4608589](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608589)
## Narrative

Ee was bolting top when the suction on the bolter quit. He dropped the head and when he placed his hand on the head of the bolter to check suction, the steel fell from hole and struck his right hand.

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