# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220042330059` · 08/07/2004 · Turris Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** JAW INCLUDE CHIN
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 15.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Turris Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1102664](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102664)
## Narrative

AFTER COMPLETING BOLTING OPERATIONS, EE WAS FOLDING UP THE MACHINE WHEN A 56"" DRILL STEEL CAUGHT BEHIND A SUPPORT POST UNDER THE GLUE STORAGE AREA AND FLIPPED TOWARD THE EE, STRIKING HIM IN THE CHIN.  LACERATION ON CHIN REQUIRED SUTURES TO CLOSE.  EE WAS RELEASED TO FULL DUTY.  CURRENTLY EVALUATING THE SET UP OF ALL GLUE STORAGE AND DRILL STEEL TRAYS.

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