# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220083330036` · 11/20/2008 · Rosebud Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Continuous miner
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 41
- **Mine experience:** 4.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J Clifford  Forrest III
- **Operator:** Rosebud Mining Company
- **Mine:** [3608862](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608862)
## Narrative

a piece of draw slate fell from a height of 9 1/2', striking the continous miner operator ont he right hand causing injury to the index, and middle finger. The piece of rock was razor sharp on one end and approx. 1 1/2"" on the other, measuring 18""-20"" across. Broke 1-2 fingers.

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