# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220053350001` · 11/12/2005 · Wolf Run Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 0.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
- **Operator:** Wolf Run Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4604168](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4604168)
## Narrative

While starting his drill steel, a rock fell from the mine roof striking his left hand.  The rock shoved his hand down against the drill head.  His hand was flexed backward as it bent down past the side of the drill head.  He had sound checked the area of the roof prior to drilling.  Injured was wearing metacarpal gloves and forearm guards.    Begin missing work until 11/15/05.

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