# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220032190058` · 08/01/2003 · U.S. Coal, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 0.57 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William M  Bale
- **Operator:** U.S. Coal, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4003193](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4003193)
## Narrative

PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING EE'S RIGHT ARM. FRACTURED RIGHT WRIST.

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