# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220003320085` · 11/18/2000 · Peabody 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:** Crawling, Kneeling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 11.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1508357](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1508357)
## Narrative

EE HELPING CO WORKER MAKE REPAIR ON LONGWALL SHIELD, HIS HAND WAS RESTING ON CABLE GUIDE HANDRAIL, A SMALL PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE SHIELDS. STRIKING HIS HAND RESULTING IN A LAC ERATION.

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