# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220141000023` · 04/05/2014 · McElroy Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 68
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** McElroy Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601437](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601437)
## Narrative

He was installing roof support with a hand held air drill.  He was wearing his protective equipment, and trained properly for the job.  He examined the roof and confirmed it was sound.  A piece of material fell from the roof and struck his left thumb causing a fracture and laceration which required sutures.

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