# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220072260044` · 08/06/2007 · Double H Mining Co., Inc.
## 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, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.87 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Terry  Hovatter
- **Operator:** Double H Mining Co., Inc.
- **Mine:** [4609061](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609061)
## Narrative

EE was operating roof bolter and while positioning drill steel against the roof, a piece of rock measuring apprx 1' diam X 0-2"" thick, fell and hit him on his left hand. Caused a laceration to the back of his hand.

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