# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220222370017` · 08/16/2022 · Gibson County Coal, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
- **Injury source:** ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 21
- **Mine experience:** 0.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Gibson County Coal, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202388](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202388)
## Narrative

A contractor was installing a stamped roof bolt into the mine roof. As they were inserting the bolt with the boom they inadvertently engaged the rotation causing the bolt to spin around and struck them on the right hand. X-rays were negative and they continued working until 08/18/2022 when they were taken off work for a bruised hand. 

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