# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220070600047` · 02/21/2007 · Empire State Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Escaping a hazard
- **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:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ontzinc
- **Operator:** Empire State Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [3001185](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3001185)
## Narrative

Area had been previously blasted and bolted with 6' split set bolts on a 4' x 4' pattern with wire mesh. New face was drilled & loaded & shot. Area was washed & scaled in preparation for bolting. Miner pulled bolter into heading under supported ground & began to load bolts. He heard cracking & began to exit heading. He was struck by small pieces on hand & shoulder.

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