# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220001510090` · 05/18/2000 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608055](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4608055)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HAVING TROUBLE RELEASING THE SHAFT ON THE SAW, HE PLACED HIS HAND ON THE BAR SO HE COULD PUT MORE LEVERAGE ON THE SHAFT RELEASE. WHEN IT DID RELEASE HIS HAND WAS STILL ON THE BAR.

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