# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220143520010` · 12/16/2014 · McCoy Elkhorn Coal Co.
## 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:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Opes Resources Inc
- **Operator:** McCoy Elkhorn Coal Co.
- **Mine:** [1518775](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518775)
## Narrative

EE had put last row of bolts up. The pin crew had backed up to install a cable bolt. EE was trying to remove a broke piece of steel out of drill pot and a  piece of rock measuring 24""x18""x3"" thick fell striking EE on the back of the neck and left hand. EE received two stitches in his left hand.

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