# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220071140045` · 04/13/2007 · Excel Mining LLC
## 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:** 48
- **Mine experience:** 1.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Excel Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1518839](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518839)
## Narrative

EE was injured while handling material performing roof bolter duties. During the drilling process of bolt installation He drilled approx. 6 ft deep hole & attmpted adding a middle section of drill steel when the all ready inserted top section of drill steel fell striking him on the left hand. Impact from the drill steel caused fracture to the left hand and little finger.

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