# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220102140013` · 07/22/2010 · Independence Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
- **Injury source:** ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4609328](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609328)
## Narrative

Injured was installing roof bolts when the drill pot became lodged and a 4 foot finisher (steel) flew out of the tray and struck injured across the nose.  Injured drove to the ER and was diagnosed with a nose fracture.

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