# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220113010040` · 10/18/2011 · Rosebud Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 39
- **Mine experience:** 2.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J Clifford  Forrest III
- **Operator:** Rosebud Mining Company
- **Mine:** [3609371](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609371)
## Narrative

The victim operating the helper side on a twin boom bolter was drilling a hole for a corner bolt. When he reached for his drill steels a rock measuring 8"" x 1' x 2"" thick fell from the roof and struck his finger.

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