# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220110730012` · 03/04/2011 · Highland Mining Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion 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:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 32
- **Mine experience:** 0.63 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Highland Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [1502709](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1502709)
## Narrative

Emp. stated he drilled hole with top steel then inserted bottom steel into the top steel. When putting the bottom steel in the chuck it stuck on the edge and popped his right hand as it went into the chuck. As a result a fracture of the right index finger was received.

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