# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220093030004` · 10/20/2009 · Tri County Coal, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Apprentice, Trainee
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gary J  Ronald; Archibald C  Parker
- **Operator:** Tri County Coal, LLC
- **Mine:** [1102632](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102632)
## Narrative

The employee had his hand on the tray of the roof bolter and a rock fell from the top, striking his hand.

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