# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220032960055` · 10/14/2003 · Oxbow Mining, 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:** Roof bolter helper, Rock bolter helper, Pinner helper
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Oxbow Carbon LLC
- **Operator:** Oxbow Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [0504674](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504674)
## Narrative

EE WAS PUTTING UP RIB SCREEN ON THE SIDE OF THE BOLTER TO BE INSTALLED BY THE BOTHERS WHEN A 2"" X 2"" PIECE OF ROCK FELL BETWEEN THE RIB AND THE ROOF SCREEN, HITTING HIM IN THE UPPER LIP. THREE INTERNAL AND SEVERAL EXTERNAL STITCHES WERE REQUIRED TO CLOSE THE WOUND.

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