# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220073380044` · 12/01/2007 · North Fork Coal Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 80
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cumberland Resources Corporation
- **Operator:** North Fork Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [1518340](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518340)
## Narrative

EE was at back of roof bolter eating, when a piece of rock dislodged from roof and fell striking him on his left wrist. EE had a sizeable laceration along with possible fracture of wrist. Amendment: EE went on work restrictions due to this injury beginning 4/9/08.

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