# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220230600018` · 02/24/2023 · Patton Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Drilling
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 36
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Foresight Energy Labor LLC
- **Operator:** Patton Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1103182](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103182)
## Narrative

IE was getting a 4 foot extension to add to the starter steel when the starter steel came out of the hole and hit IE left hand causing a fracture.

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