# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220052520050` · 08/31/2005 · Premier Elkhorn Coal 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:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Unknown
- **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:** 0.81 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** TECO Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Premier Elkhorn Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1518370](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518370)
## Narrative

A small piece of draw rock with a sharp edge fell, striking the back of the employee's left hand. The laceration required stitches.

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