# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220080650013` · 02/25/2008 · Appalachian Premium Fuels, LLC
## 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:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 76
- **Mine experience:** 0.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Energy Coal Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Appalachian Premium Fuels, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609085](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609085)
## Narrative

Victim was finishing bolting the #3 entry.  He returned to the bolter and had his hand on top of the bolter when a piece of draw rock fell from between the plates and struck his right hand.  He was transported to the hospital where surgery was performed on his hand.  A pin was inserted, stitches to close and a soft cast was applied.

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