# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220082460016` · 08/19/2008 · Energy Fuels Resources
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Bar down, Includes scaling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 48
- **Mine experience:** 0.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Energy Fuels Incorporated
- **Operator:** Energy Fuels Resources
- **Mine:** [0504816](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504816)
## Narrative

Employee had barred a rock out of the back, placed scaling bar against rib and was reaching for the jack leg when a second rock fell on it's own striking the employee in the right hand. Resulting injury was laceration and fracture of right middle finger.

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