# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220032530030` · 09/04/2003 · Cumberland Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 21
- **Mine experience:** 6.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Cumberland Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605018](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605018)
## Narrative

LOOKING UNDER CM BOOM WHEN HE WAS STRUCK ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FACE AND RIGHT WRIST WITH A PIECE OF SHALE 1/2""X 10""ROUND THAT FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF CHANNEL ON 24"" CENTERS. HE SUSTAINED A LA CERATION TO THE FACE THAT REQUIRED 11 SUTURES & A FRACTURED RT. WRIST.

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