# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220172980043` · 10/21/2017 · Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC
## 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:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **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:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blackhawk Mining LLC
- **Operator:** Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [4608759](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608759)
## Narrative

 Employee reported ee place hand on the canopy of the S/C when a piece of rock fell striking the employee on the left ring finger causing a laceration. Employee sought medical attention after shift where ee received two stitches. This incident being reported as medical reportable due to getting sutures.

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