# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220131890034` · 07/02/2013 · Jesse Creek Mining LLC
## 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:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** KNIFE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Piney Woods Resources, Inc
- **Operator:** Jesse Creek Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [0103422](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0103422)
## Narrative

The employee was using a utility knife to cut a cleaning rag to size when he was hit by a piece of roof. This either startled the employee or struck his arm resulting in him cutting his left forearm. The injury resulted in three sutures and a two week course of antibiotics. The employee returned to work on his next regularly scheduled shift.

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