# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220050380022` · 01/10/2005 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 85
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Foundation Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

HE WAS REMOVING A DRILL STEEL FROM A BOLTER CHUCK & STRUCK HIS RT. HAND AGAINST THE STEEL CAUSING PAIN IN THE RT. HAND. HE EVENTUALLY WENT TO A DR. THAT DIAGNOSED A BROKEN RT. HAND.

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