# FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220242740006` · 09/21/2024 · Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 74
- **Mine experience:** 5.44 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alabama Kanu Holdings LLC
- **Operator:** Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC
- **Mine:** [0100851](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0100851)
## Narrative

IE was roof bolting when they lost suction, and drill steel hung in the mine roof.  The IE was attempting to check the suction prior to removing the stuck drill steel when the drill steel fell striking the employees left index finger between the drill steel and drill pot causing a fractured finger.

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