# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220060680034` · 03/06/2006 · Big Laurel Mining Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 1.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cumberland Resources Corporation
- **Operator:** Big Laurel Mining Corporation
- **Mine:** [4407087](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4407087)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING CABLES FOR THE MOBILE ROOF SUPPORTS.  A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK DISLODGED FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK HIM ON HIS RIGHT LEG JUST ABOVE HIS KNEE.  THIS RESULTED IN A LACERATION WHICH REQUIRED SUTURES.

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