# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220013650009` · 12/15/2001 · Big Ridge, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
- **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:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Daniel W  Bailey
- **Operator:** Big Ridge, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1102846](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102846)
## Narrative

INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS PUTTING A SPAD IN THE ROOF WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK INJURED ON THE BACK OF THE RIGHT HAND CAUSING A LACERATION. INJURED WENT TO THE HOSPITAL AND REC EIVED 5 STITCHES. HE RETURNED TO WORK HIS NEXT REGULAR SCHEDULED SHIFT.

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