# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220093650031` · 12/19/2009 · Matrix Energy 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, NEC
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 104
- **Mine experience:** 1.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James H  Booth
- **Operator:** Matrix Energy LLC
- **Mine:** [1518575](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518575)
## Narrative

Employee was roof bolting when the drill steel got stuck in the roof. Then the steel fell out of the roof striking him on the right hand little finger. He received 17 stitches on his finger.

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