# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220091870004` · 07/01/2009 · Canyon Fuel Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Rock dust machine
- **Injury source:** UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 141
- **Mine experience:** 1.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Arch Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Canyon Fuel Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4201890](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4201890)
## Narrative

The miner operator was rockdusting the face with a machine mounted hydraulic Bantam duster.  The dusted became plugged with damp rock dust, so the operator removed the guard to clear the plug with his hand.  In the process he accidentally leaned against the toggle switch on his remote control, activating the auger.

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