# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220142270023` · 08/10/2014 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 221
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

Employee was helping left side bolter on CM make up bolts when a rock (3'9"" l, 2' w, 10"" thick)struck him in the head, neck, right shoulder and forearm, and left hand causing two fractured fingers, several lacerations to the fingers, and severed the tip of his left thumb.  The rock fell out between straps.  The roof support was installed according to plan.

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