# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220061210066` · 04/22/2006 · Sunrise Coal 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:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ronald E  Laswell
- **Operator:** Sunrise Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [1202354](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202354)
## Narrative

Employee placed his right hand on the top of the drill pot for balance. He then stooped down to examine the roof area that he was drilling. A rock fell from the roof, approx. 8"" x 15"" x 2"" striking the back of his hand. The employee was taken for x-rays. No broken bone were found. A deep contusion was found between the thumb and index finger.

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