# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220001960021` · 06/28/2000 · G M & S Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Rubbed or abraded
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Crawling, Kneeling
- **Injury source:** UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 14.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John S  Straka
- **Operator:** G M & S Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [3608645](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3608645)
## Narrative

WHILE ROOF BOLTING, THE BOLTER OPERATOR VICTIM WSHIFTED HIS BODY WHILE KNEELING DOWN AND INJURED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

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