# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220151410019` · 05/19/2015 · Maryland Energy Resources, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Quintana Capital Group GP Ltd
- **Operator:** Maryland Energy Resources, LLC
- **Mine:** [1800780](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800780)
## Narrative

Bolter operator was exiting the rear operator's compartment. He had grabbed the canopy to pull himself out. At the same time the front tires fell into a hole causing the rear of the bolter to smash into the roof. This smashed his right thumb and index finger. Coal seam was 52in. at this location.

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