# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220121100024` · 04/17/2012 · Rhino Eastern LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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, Drilling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation; Rhino Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Rhino Eastern LLC
- **Mine:** [4608758](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608758)
## Narrative

Roof Bolter operator was bolting top in the #1,entry while removing his drill steel a piece of rock fell measuring 17""x13""x4"" thick. The rock struck the victim on the left wrist causing a laceration.

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