# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220162710009` · 09/23/2016 · Rockwell Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Drilling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blackhawk Mining LLC
- **Operator:** Rockwell Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4609152](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609152)
## Narrative

Employee stated was operating the roof bolt machine, drilling a 5ft hole, when a piece a draw rock fell from the top striking on the right forearm. This resulted in a laceration, which required sutures to close the wound.  

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