# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220002550122` · 08/30/2000 · Consolidation Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 23.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Consolidation Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601436](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601436)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING TO DO MAINTENANCE ON THE MINER. HE REMOVED HIS GLOVES TO OPERATE THE REMOTE CONTROLS TO POSITION THE MACHINE. HE WAS STANDING BESIDE THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MINER OPERATING THE CONTROLS WHEN A ROOF BOLT INSTALLED IN THE ROOF BROKE, FELL OUT OF THE ROOF AND STRUCK HIS HAND.

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