# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220012700038` · 09/20/2001 · Paramont Coal Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Driller operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pittston Company
- **Operator:** Paramont Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4406929](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406929)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS TENDING STEEL FOR DRILLING OPERATOR. DURING ROOF BOLT CYCLE, ROCK FELL FROM ROOF, CUTTING HAND AT KNICKLE BETWEEN 1ST AND INDEX FINGER.

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