# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220203090033` · 10/27/2020 · Paramont Contura, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Drilling
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 69
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Paramont Contura, LLC
- **Mine:** [4407223](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4407223)
## Narrative

Employee thought that had lost suction to the drill head and EE placed hand on the drill chuck to check for suction. When EE placed hand over the chuck, EE's drill steel that was left hanging in the hole broke free and fell hitting EE's finger against the drill chuck. This resulted in a displaced fracture to EE's left ring finger.

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