# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220191930039` · 07/10/2019 · The Ohio County Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 129
- **Mine experience:** 2.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** The Ohio County Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601436](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601436)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to drill a hole for a six foot resin bolt. When employee attempted to push up the drill steel it sprung out of the bolting pod striking EE's left hand index finger. Compliance with rules/reg., PPE, mining equipment/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

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