# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220052100042` · 07/21/2005 · Excel 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, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Drilling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Excel Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1508079](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1508079)
## Narrative

EE STATED HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF INSTALLING ROOF SUPPORT IN #7 ENTRY ON THE #001 CONTINUOUS MINER SECTION.  APPROX. HALF OF THE CUT WAS BOLTED AND EE WAS SET UP ON THE 1ST BOLT OF THE NEXT ROW.  WHEN HE STARTED DRILLING, A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK APPROX. 12"" X 8"" X 2"" THICK SUDDENLY FELL, STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT HAND.  LACERATION TO RING FINGER; 6 STITCHES TO CLOSE WOUND.

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