# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220191480020` · 05/20/2019 · Panther Creek Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Belt vulcanizer
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 83
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blackhawk Mining LLC
- **Operator:** Panther Creek Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4605437](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4605437)
## Narrative

The employee stated was leveling some belt structure when a piece of rock fell striking the employee on the left side of EE's face above the eyebrow, causing a laceration. The employee sought medical treatment and received fourteen sutures. The employee sought medical treatment the following day and was taken off work. 

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