# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220171740008` · 06/13/2017 · ERP Federal Mining Complex, LLC.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Trackman, Track worker, Track gang
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 59
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Virginia Conservation Legacy Fund (VCLF)
- **Operator:** ERP Federal Mining Complex, LLC.
- **Mine:** [4601456](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601456)
## Narrative

Employee was using portable drill to drill holes in the mine roof to install trolley wire hangers.  The drill dropped suddenly, striking the employee's right elbow. They finished the shift and filled out an incident report when they left the mine.  Went to a doctor and was placed on restricted duty.  Worked 2 days and then saw another doctor who placed them off work.

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