# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220251900018` · 06/24/2025 · Blaschak Anthracite Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Ball/Rod/Pebble/Hand/Limestone/Dry mill operator, Roller operator
- **Activity:** Mill equipment
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 18
- **Mine experience:** 5.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blaschak Holding Corp
- **Operator:** Blaschak Anthracite Corporation
- **Mine:** [3608780](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608780)
## Narrative

Had left hand resting on the steel side of the rock picking table when an approximately 200lb rock fell down from the feeder striking employee's hand. No initial treatment needed. Later, numbness developed and recommended surgery. Did not have knowledge of this until 7/8/25.

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