# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220262530010` · 09/01/2026 · Buchanan Minerals, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Coronado Coal LLC
- **Operator:** Buchanan Minerals, LLC
- **Mine:** [4404856](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4404856)
## Narrative

Based on the investigation and witness testimony, the employee was installing EE's 2nd rib bolt in the 2nd row of the #2 entry on 18 East Tail. While retracting the drill pot, EE placed EE's hand on the bottom outby side of the mast. When the mast bottomed out, it pinched EE's left index finger, amputating the tip just behind the nail bed.

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