# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220072350066` · 08/13/2007 · Spartan Mining Company 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Spartan Mining Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608738](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608738)
## Narrative

Employee stated he was picking up a can of oil and a small piece of rock fell from the roof striking him on the right hand.

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