# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220000690068` · 02/26/2000 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 20
- **Mine experience:** 1.32 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601271](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601271)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE JUST RETURNED FROM LUNCHAND WAS ASSISTING THE ROOF BOLT CREW BY PREPARING BOLTS. WHILE MAKING UP BOLTS ON THE OPERATOR'SSIDE OF THE ROOF BOLTER TOWARD THE CONTROLS ON T HE FRONT, A PIECE OF OF ROCK APPROX 1"" THICK 27"" BY 52"" FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE HARD HAT SLIDING DOWN HIS RIGHT ARM AND STRIKING HIS RINGFINGER ON THE RIGHT HAND. HE WAS WEARING GLOVES.

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