# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220060690032` · 03/09/2006 · Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc.
## 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:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 0
- **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

Operating roof bolter, drill steel got stuck in hole. Operator reached out to hold steel and was going to hit the reverse rotation on drill. Instead he hit forward causing steel to come out and strike the back of the operator's hand causing a break in the left wrist bone.

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