# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220080860038` · 03/15/2008 · Laurel Creek Company 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, Drilling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Foundation Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Laurel Creek Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608019](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608019)
## Narrative

Started bolting 8 right, put steel against top and the rock fell down the steel and smashed hand. Note: He said he was only bruised and took a couple of days off. He did not go to a doctor.

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