# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220052420009` · 08/26/2005 · Wabash Mine Holding Company
## 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:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Foundation Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Wabash Mine Holding Company
- **Mine:** [1100877](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100877)
## Narrative

MW3 Roadway - Employee was spotting bolts at #28 crosscut when a piece of rock fell out of top, causing a laceration above left eye (5 sutures required).  Employee returned to work after ER visit.  MEDICAL TREATMENT ONLY.  NO LOST TIME.

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