# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220130420050` · 02/08/2013 · Big Ridge Inc
## 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:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Big Ridge Inc
- **Mine:** [1103054](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103054)
## Narrative

Employee was walking through an underpass on the Old 2A Beltline when a rock 12 inches x 12 inches x 5 inches fell from a brow striking employee.  The rock caused a small laceration on the left forearm that required 3 stitches to close.  The employee was released to return to work on his next scheduled shift.

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