# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220040400108` · 02/01/2004 · American Energy Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 2.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** American Energy Corporation
- **Mine:** [3301070](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3301070)
## Narrative

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL THE 2ND DRILL STEELTO FINISH A 8 FOOT HOLE. HE PUT HIS HAND ON TOP OF THE 2ND DRILL STEEL WHEN THE 1ST DRILL STEEL FELL OUT OF THE ROOF STRIKING HIS FINGER. CAUSE OF THIS INJURY WAS SAFETY AWARENESS.

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