# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220001220093` · 04/16/2000 · Rogers Group Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rogers Group Inc
- **Operator:** Rogers Group Inc
- **Mine:** [1518157](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518157)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOTCRETING OFF BACK SCISSOR TRUCK. HE HAD JUST HANDED HOSE TO ANOTHER PERSON. WHILE HIS ARM WAS EXTENDED, A ROCK 6 1/2"" IN DIAMETER WEIGHING 2.5 LBS FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING THE BACKSIDE OF HIS RIGHT HAND CUTTING IT. EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM, THE ROCK CUT SEVERAL TENDONS AND BROKE 2 SMALL BONES IN HIS WRIST.

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