# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220083020007` · 10/22/2008 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1102408](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102408)
## Narrative

Employee was struck on top of his left hand by a rock that was approximately 0-1/2 inches thick by 6 inches by 6 inches. He received a laceration to the top of his left index finger and his middle finger. 6 sutures were required to close the lacerations and he returned to full duty.

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