# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220053110005` · 10/29/2005 · Appalachian Fuels, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.53 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John C  Smith Jr
- **Operator:** Appalachian Fuels, LLC
- **Mine:** [4607968](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607968)
## Narrative

VICTIM WAS ASSISTING WITH INSTALLATION OF NEW BEARINGS ON CRUSHER ROLLS. ONE BEARING HAD BEEN INSTALLED, MAKING PREPARATIONS FOR SECOND. REACHED UNDER THE SHAFT TO REMOVE SOME DEBRIS, WELD ON THE EYE HOLDING THE ROLL BROKE, FELL ON HIS RIGHT HAND. SURGERY PERFORMED ON HIS RIGHT HAND. THE 1ST AND 2ND FINGERS AMPUTATED TO THE KNUCKLE, 3RD AMPUTATED TO THE SECOND JOINT.

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