# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220053140049` · 11/03/2005 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Drilling
- **Injury source:** UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 19
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Foundation Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

HE WAS HELPING INSTALL RIB PINS ALONG #1 ENTRY, THE DRILL STEEL AND HEAD WERE NOT ALIGNED. THE DRILL OPERATOR MOVED THE HEAD AND HIS LEFT RING FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE STEEL AND THE DRILL MAST CAUSING THE AMPUTATION OF THE TIP OF HIS LEFT RING FINGER.

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