# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220043200077` · 11/04/2004 · Anker West Virginia Mining Company Inc
## 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:** Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
- **Activity:** Locomotive
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Anker Group Inc
- **Operator:** Anker West Virginia Mining Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608622](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608622)
## Narrative

WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR, THE INJURED PLACED HIS HAND ON THE TOP EDGE OF THE MOTOR. A ROCK FELL OUT OF THE TOP STRIKING HIS LEFT HAND NEAR HIS RING FINGER KNUCKLE, RESULTING IN A LACERATION. THIS LACERATION REQUIRED TWO STITCHES.

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