# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220023050069` · 10/21/2002 · T.J.S. Mining, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Beltman, Conveyor man,  Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas J  Smith
- **Operator:** T.J.S. Mining, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3608694](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608694)
## Narrative

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING ROCK DUSTER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK DISLODGED FROM ROOF LACERATING SMALL FINGER ON RIGHT HAND. EE RECEIVED SUTURES AND WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTIVE DUTY THUS MAKING THIS REPORT A MEDICAL.

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