# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220163060027` · 10/27/2016 · Rosebud Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Continuous miner
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 46
- **Mine experience:** 0.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J Clifford  Forrest III
- **Operator:** Rosebud Mining Company
- **Mine:** [3609437](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609437)
## Narrative

A slicken-sided piece of rock 78"" long by 20"" wide by 0-11"" thick fell from the mine roof in the #2 entry of the E-mains 001 working section. This rock struck employee on the left hand causing a compound fracture to the employee's fifth finger (little). The area was bolted according to the roof control plan with 6' fully grouted resin bolts and oversized bearing plates.

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