# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220052630043` · 09/16/2005 · Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company
## 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, Drilling
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 53
- **Mine experience:** 3.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company
- **Mine:** [3607416](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3607416)
## Narrative

WHILE EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN THE SUCTION ON THE RIGHT SIDE BOLTER CHUCK OF THE CONTINUOUS MINER IN F-TAILGATE, HE WAS STRUCK IN THE RIGHT HAND BY A DRILL STEEL THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY STUCK IN THE ROOF.  DIAGNOSED AS A FRACTURED RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER.

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