# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220133500001` · 11/21/2013 · Remington 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:** Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
- **Activity:** Bar down, Includes scaling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Remington LLC
- **Mine:** [4609230](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609230)
## Narrative

EE states that as he was examining the  regulator he observed that the roof needed scaled. As he scaled the roof a piece of roof that measured 15""X10""X2"" thick, struck him on the top of his forearm. EE finished his shift and went to Med Express where an X-ray was taken and no injury was noted. EE continued to work and perform his regular duties, Please see attached page.

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