# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220083450006` · 12/05/2008 · Canyon Fuel Company 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:** Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
- **Activity:** Longwall, Shear, Plow
- **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:** 0.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Arch Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Canyon Fuel Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4201890](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4201890)
## Narrative

He was standing on shield No. 67, operating the side shield control lever when a rock, measuring 6""x8""x5"" fell between shields No. 67 & 78 striking him on the back of his right hand.  The force of the rock striking his hand forced his hand into the leg cover, subsequently causing a small laceration to the palm of his hand.

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