# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220170680034` · 02/23/2017 · Seminole WV Mining Complex
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** ERP Compliant Fuels, LLC
- **Operator:** Seminole WV Mining Complex
- **Mine:** [4604236](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4604236)
## Narrative

EE was operating a remote box for a miner when a piece of rock struck right hand causing a small laceration.  On 3/1/2017 during a follow-up visit to Dr. EE was placed on restricted duty to prevent potential infection.

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