# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220092710002` · 09/24/2009 · ICG-Illinois, 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:** Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.96 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
- **Operator:** ICG-Illinois, LLC
- **Mine:** [1102664](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102664)
## Narrative

While bolting and as he was inserting an extension to complete a 6 foot hole, a piece of clay fell from the roof and struck his right thumb, leaving a laceration that required sutures to close. X-rays also revealed a fracture of the thumb. Treated and released at Springfield Memorial ER to return to work without restriction.

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