# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220121360031` · 05/04/2012 · ICG-Illinois, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Drilling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Arch Resources Inc
- **Operator:** ICG-Illinois, LLC
- **Mine:** [1102664](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102664)
## Narrative

While re-supporting and roof bolting was adding drill steel extensions when a piece of rock approximately 18"" in diameter fell and struck him on the left thumb smashing it against the drill pot. Treatment included surgery to re-attach tendon to the bone and sutures to close lacerations. His hand is casted and he was released to work with restrictions.

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