# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220242820009` · 09/29/2024 ·  Marion County Coal Resources, Inc. 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 18
- **Mine experience:** 14.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** ACNR Holdings, Inc
- **Operator:**  Marion County Coal Resources, Inc. 
- **Mine:** [4601433](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601433)
## Narrative

Injured cut piece out of 1"" steel plate at welding table on 1st floor of plant, while observing the scrap 1"" steel being lifted off table with chain and chain hoist the chain slipped causing the steel plate to hit welding table and bounce off striking their right index finger resulting in a fracture. No problems with compliance or equipment issues, training or PPE.

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