# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220001430075` · 05/10/2000 · Eastern Associated Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Continuous miner
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 22 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [4604955](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4604955)
## Narrative

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING CONTINUOUS MINER, APIECE OF ROCK (19 1/2 X 22"" WITH ONE END SHARPENED) FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS OF THE MINEROOF. IT STRUCK HIS LEFT HAND WITH WHICH HE WAS USING TO OPERATE THE REMOTE CONTROL. THE ROCK CAUSED AN ABRASION TO THE TOP OF HIS HAND & THE 2ND, 3RD, & 5TH FINGER. THE FACE AREA WAS ABOUT 8' HIGH WHERE THE ROCK FELL.

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