# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220093070002` · 10/27/2009 · Gibson County Coal 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:** Handling coal, Rock, Ore
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Gibson County Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [1202215](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202215)
## Narrative

EE was clearing loose coal off the rabbit box (gob switch) at the 2B header. A piece of rock 6"" x1' x 2""-3"" fell from the roof, hitting his right middle finger, causing a laceration and fracture.

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