# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220242890026` · 10/07/2024 · LCT Energy LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 27
- **Mine experience:** 0.6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** JAZ Ventures LP
- **Operator:** LCT Energy LP
- **Mine:** [3610089](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3610089)
## Narrative

Bolter Operator was bolting in the G5 continuous mining section, when a piece of the immediate roof fell. The piece of roof rock initially landed on Operator's canopy, which then slid down and struck Operator on the back of the right hand, from which Operator received a fracture in said hand.

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