# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220031480010` · 05/23/2003 · Highland Mining Company LLC
## 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:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **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:** 0.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Highland Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [1502709](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1502709)
## Narrative

EE REPORTED: STANDING IN AN AREA WHERE THE ROOF HAD BEEN CUT OUT FOR AN OVERCAST, WHEN INSPECTING A DAMAGED PLACE ON A ROOF BOLTER CABLE A SMALL PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL APPROX. 12'HIGH STRIKIN G HIS RT. HAND RESULTING IN A 1""LACERATION (REQUIRING 5 SUTURES TO CLOSE). NO LOST TIME.

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