# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220120320007` · 01/18/2012 · Argus Energy WV LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling 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:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James H  Booth
- **Operator:** Argus Energy WV LLC
- **Mine:** [4608994](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608994)
## Narrative

Roof bolter operator was drilling hole for 10' rope bolt when steel clogged with mud. Operator removed 3' pusher from hole leaving 7' of steel in top. While beating 3' pusher on pot to remove mud from steel the remaining 7' of steel fell from hole hitting operator in knee.

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