# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220060190033` · 01/18/2006 · Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Drilling
- **Injury source:** WRENCH
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 66
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Progress Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc.
- **Mine:** [1516716](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1516716)
## Narrative

Drilling a hole to install roof bolts using a 6' steel, he used his wrench to torque bolts to drill a deeper hole and steel bent. He reversed the drill rotation and was holding the steel in his hand when he hit the reverse lever. Wrench came off steel, hit his left arm causing a simple fracture of the forearm.

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