# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220091310060` · 05/05/2009 · Elk Run Coal 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:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
- **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:** 9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609163](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609163)
## Narrative

Employee just finished bolting 2 right. He removed his gloves, placed his hand on top of the canopy and pulled himself upright to check bolt pattern. A rock, measuring 26"" x 10"" x 12 - 2 1/2"" fell a distance of 18 inches, striking member's right hand. (12 stitches)

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