# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220042510038` · 08/30/2004 · B & D Mining L.L.C.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **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:** JAW INCLUDE CHIN
- **Days lost:** 67
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Stanley R  Ditty
- **Operator:** B & D Mining L.L.C.
- **Mine:** [1518500](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518500)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN THE CONNECTOR BETWEEN 2 PIECES OF DRILL STEEL BROKE & THE DRILL STEEL STRUCK HIM IN THE JAW. EE REFUSED TO BE TREATED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. EE WENT TO THE E.R LATER THAT NIGHT AND WAS TREATED FOR A BROKEN JAW.

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