# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220003040077` · 10/16/2000 · Wayne Processing 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:** NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rex  Fought
- **Operator:** Wayne Processing Inc
- **Mine:** [4608622](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608622)
## Narrative

EE, UTILITY MAN, WAS PLUGGING IN A CATHEAD ON 3-7 PANEL POWER CENTER WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF, STRUCK THE POWER CENTER & GLANCED OFF STRIKING EE IN THE NOSE, LACERATING IT. THIS LACERATI ON REQUIRED 15 STITCHES.

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