# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220050530012` · 02/10/2005 · Long Branch Energy
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Drilling
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Long Branch Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Long Branch Energy
- **Mine:** [4608305](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4608305)
## Narrative

Employee was drilling hole for roof bolt using 2 piece steel.  Finished drilling with first piece and dropped head down and added second piece. Started drill pot up to connect steel and drill pot got hung or stuck leaning steel out towards operator, then came loose and steel smacked right thumb while holding first piece of steel.

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