# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220012820154` · 10/02/2001 · Mettiki Coal LLC
## 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:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 89
- **Mine experience:** 9.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Mettiki Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [1800621](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800621)
## Narrative

PERSON WAS WALKING ACROSS FACE OF LONGWALL, WHENHE GOT TO #35 SHIELD A ROCK FELL BETWEEN SUPPORTS OR CAME OFF HEADGATE DRUM AND STRUCK HIS LEFT THUMB WHICH WAS ON HANDRAIL OF PAN LINE. THE ROC K FRACTURED AND LACERATED HIS LEFT THUMB.

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