# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220110190034` · 12/21/2010 · Dorchester Enterprises, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **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:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Dorchester Enterprises, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4407052](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4407052)
## Narrative

The individual was roof bolting and misplaced a 5' piece of drill steel. The drill steel lodged in a fan bracket and when the individual swung the drill head out the drill steel flew up and struck the employee in the mouth. No medical treatment has been sought by the individual.

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