# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220160080008` · 01/03/2016 · WE Soda Alkali, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... 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:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 20
- **Mine experience:** 1.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Tronox Limited
- **Operator:** WE Soda Alkali, LLC
- **Mine:** [4800152](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800152)
## Narrative

Bolter operator was drilling gas hole and had 2 5' augers in the roof. EE lowered drill head to install 3rd auger and continue drilling. When EE lowered it the second auger came out of the roof striking roof bolter operator on the right index finger. EE was transported to ER for Treatment.

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