# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220040850029` · 03/16/2004 · McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 119
- **Mine experience:** 1.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James River Coal Company
- **Operator:** McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [1518088](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518088)
## Narrative

EE was walking around a continuous miner that was being serviced by section electrician when a piece of draw rock apprx. 12"" wide, 12"" long and 1"" thick fell, striking him on the right hand and causing laceration to right thumb. accident occured int he #3 entry of the 003 mmn.

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