# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220052310034` · 08/08/2005 · Matrix Energy LLC
## 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:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 0.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James H  Booth
- **Operator:** Matrix Energy LLC
- **Mine:** [1518575](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518575)
## Narrative

Drill steel was hung in hole in top. He was on his knees, placed hand on boom to pull himself up and while he was doing this the steel came loose falling and hitting his hand. Broke his middle finger on left hand.

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