# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220120810017` · 02/06/2012 · Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** DISLOCATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 131
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** GenPower Holdings LP; James L  Laurita Jr
- **Operator:** Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania LLC
- **Mine:** [3609326](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609326)
## Narrative

While the employee was boarding a mantrip, a rock fell from the top, striking him on his right hand.  The employee was treated and released to return to normal duty the next day.  After a follow-up physician visit, it was determined that the injury did not heal correctly and requires surgery.  The employee began missing work on 3/14/2012.

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