# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220102870048` · 08/17/2010 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
- **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:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608553](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608553)
## Narrative

EE was spot bolting in #3 entry. He had his hand on the joystick & his right hand on the bolt. He said he was straightening the bolt to go in the chuck. His hand was between the plate & roof bolt when he engaged the joystick. His metacarpal glove caught the plate & twisted his arm with it. He was taken to CAMC where surgery was performed on 8/18/10. Bolt was a 4' resin.

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