# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220161960016` · 07/12/2016 · The Harrison County Coal Company
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 9.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** The Harrison County Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601318](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601318)
## Narrative

While handling a cable spool, a piece of roof rock fell from between the roof straps striking the employee on the side of the right hand.  The accident happened when the employee wasn't paying attention to the conditions around the employee. The employee was properly trained and did not violate any rules, regulations or policies.  

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