# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220022170134` · 07/22/2002 · FMC Corp
## 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:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Idle
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 24.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** FMC Corp
- **Operator:** FMC Corp
- **Mine:** [4800152](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800152)
## Narrative

EE AND CO-WORKER HAD COMPLETED SPLICING A 13.8KV POWER CABLE, WERE CLEANING UP AND DISCUSSING WHAT TO DO NEXT. EE WAS LEANING ON THE HOOD OF THEIR MANTRIP WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF, STRIK ING EE'S LEFT ELBOW CAUSING A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED SUTURES.

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