# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220152640005` · 09/16/2015 · Armstrong Coal Company, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 52
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Armstrong Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Armstrong Coal Company, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1519358](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519358)
## Narrative

Employee was cleaning out the pre-dump on the pinner because they had been having trouble with it clogging up throughout the day. While cleaning it out another worker turned the suction on and the flap closed on employee's hand causing the injury.

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