# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220231250023` · 04/27/2023 · Barton Mines Co LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 17.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Charles H  Bracken Jr
- **Operator:** Barton Mines Co LLC
- **Mine:** [3001520](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3001520)
## Narrative

The operator was drilling a hole through steel to affix a grease line. The drill bit bound up while drilling and spun the drill body striking the operator on the left side of the face causing a bruise. The physician checked for concussion symptoms, none found, and removed the operator from work to prevent a concussion while the operator was in a vulnerable state from this impact.

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