# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220043380013` · 11/23/2004 · Stillwater Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 1.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Operator:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2401879](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401879)
## Narrative

Employee was jackleg bolting in 69670 +225 E.   While installing the last row of split set bolt a rock 12"" x 5"" x 3"" fell from the back at 11 feet.  His left hand was on the throttle of the machine and the rock struck his hand.  His left three fingers were fractured.  The rock weighed 6 lbs.

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