# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220113250054` · 10/29/2011 · Virginia Fuel Corporation
## 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, Drilling
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James C  Justice II
- **Operator:** Virginia Fuel Corporation
- **Mine:** [4407275](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4407275)
## Narrative

EE was drilling a hole for his roof bolt when the drill steel broke, throwing a piece of steel, striking him in the mouth. He required 8 stitches on his lip and he broke a tooth, which will require dental work.

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