# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220043550052` · 12/08/2004 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
## 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:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 48
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3301159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301159)
## Narrative

An employee was roof bolting (with cobra drill) on the 21 west long recovery face, a piece of stone 28"" long by 7"" w by 8"" fell between the screen and the tip of shield, striking him on the top of his right hand. Fx metacarpal bone near ring finger.

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