# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220021070021` · 04/15/2002 · Leeco Incorporated
## 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:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **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:** 19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James River Coal Company
- **Operator:** Leeco Incorporated
- **Mine:** [1517497](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517497)
## Narrative

A PIECE OF LOOSE DRAW ROCK FELL WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING A PANIC SWITCH ON ROOF BOLTER. THE ROCK HIT HIS RIGHT HAND. HE RECEIVED FIVE SUTURES ON BACK OF HAND.

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