# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220001510020` · 05/18/2000 · Wayne Processing Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.78 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rex  Fought
- **Operator:** Wayne Processing Inc
- **Mine:** [4608622](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4608622)
## Narrative

WHILE WAITING ON THE OPERATOR SIDE ROOF BOLTER TO FINISH SETTING A BOLT, EE LAID HIS LEFT HAND ON THE TOOL TRAY. A ROCK MEASURING 9""L,4""W,3""THICK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS STRIKING HIS LEFT HAND LACERATING THE POSTERIOR METACARPAL FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROX 3"". THIS REQUIRED 30 SUTURES TO CLOSE THE WOUND. NO DAYS WERE LOST. THIS IS TO REPORT MEDICAL TREATMENT ONLY. THIS OCCURRED ON

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