# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220042170056` · 08/01/2004 · Big Ridge Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Drilling
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 0.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Big Ridge Inc
- **Mine:** [1103054](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1103054)
## Narrative

WAS ROOF BOLTING AND WAS DRILLING A HOLE IN ABOUT 10 FT TOP. HAD DRILLED WITH HIS FIRST SECTION OF STEEL AND HAD WENT TO PUT 2ND SECTION ON WHEN THE FIRST SECTION FELL OUT OF THE HOLE AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN IT AND THE PINNER WRENCH.

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