# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220181970044` · 07/13/2018 · Seminole WV Mining Complex
## 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:** Scoop car/Scooptram operator, Load/Haul/Dump (LHD) operator, Teletram operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **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

Employee was loading roof bolts onto the Roof Bolter.  While doing so, a piece of mine roof approximately 8"" x 8"" x 2"" fell and struck EE on the right middle finger causing a laceration that required part of the fingernail to have to be removed and 2 stitches to close the wound. The mining height is 8 1/2 feet in this area.

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