# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220051590029` · 06/02/2005 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Drilling
- **Injury source:** ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 28.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601456](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601456)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS DRILLING A ROOF BOLT HOLE IN AN AREA THAT HAD BEEN CUT FOR OVERCAST DEVELOPMENT. THE AREA HAD OLD BOLTS EXPOSED IN THE ROOF. WHILE DRILLING THE HOLE HIS DRILL HEAD CONTACTED THE BOLT & IT BROKE. WHEN THE BOLT BROKE IT FEEL ON THE ROTATING DRILL HEAD & THEN STRUCK THE EE IN THE MOUTH.

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