# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220011000021` · 03/28/2001 · Consol Of Kentucky Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 119
- **Mine experience:** 1.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Consol Of Kentucky Inc
- **Mine:** [1518212](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518212)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING MECHANIC IN CHANGING OUT ELECTRIC PUMP MOTOR ON TWIN HEAD FLETCHER ROOF BOLTER, LEFT HAND WAS RESTING ON ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING EMP LOYEE ON HIS LEFT HAND. EMPLOYEE SUSTAINED LACERATIONS AND FRACTURES TO HIS LEFT HAND, EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING METACARPAL GLOVES AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

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