# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220081550003` · 05/30/2008 · Empire State Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ontzinc
- **Operator:** Empire State Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [3001185](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3001185)
## Narrative

While roof bolting and screening, a small piece fell through the screen and struck the injured employee on the back of his right hand, causing a laceration that required 7 stitches.

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