# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220063240091` · 11/18/2006 · Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc.
## 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:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Idle
- **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:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Progress Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc.
- **Mine:** [1518734](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518734)
## Narrative

Operator was spot bolting roof bolts, installed bolt while waiting on other drill man. He reached to get an 8 oz of drinking water. Pulled his glove off to pull tab, small pieces rock fell, striking the top of his right hand. Laceration causing cut (8 stitches in top hand).

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