# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220012710004` · 09/18/2001 · Coastal Coal-West Virginia Llc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** El Paso Energy Corp
- **Operator:** Coastal Coal-West Virginia Llc
- **Mine:** [4608751](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608751)
## Narrative

EAST MAINS. THE JOB TASK WAS TO CHANGE A HEAD- JACK ON MINER AND THE HEAD OF THE MINER NEEDED CRIBBED BEFORE WORK STARTED. THE EMPLOYEE FINISHED BUILDING THE CRIB AND WAS WALKING AROUND THE HEAD OF THE MINER. A SHARP ROCK APPROX. 2""THICK X 4"" WIDE X 18"" LONG FELL FROM BETWEEN A BOLT & THE RIB. THE ROCK SLID DOWN THE EMPLOYEE'S ARM AND CUT HIS RIGHT HAND.

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