# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220242070001` · 07/17/2024 · Colowyo Coal Company L P
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
- **Activity:** Handling coal, Rock, Ore
- **Injury source:** DRILL,ROTARY (COAL DRILL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 46
- **Mine experience:** 4.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Tri-State Generation and Transmission Assn Inc
- **Operator:** Colowyo Coal Company L P
- **Mine:** [0502962](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0502962)
## Narrative

 The lab technician was getting ready to collect a coal sample when bolts for an approximately 10-inch guide on the drill sheared, and the guide fell, striking the Lab Tech on top of the right shoulder. Employee was referred to ortho and was prescribed physical therapy.

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