# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220000350027` · 01/27/2000 · Point Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Section foreman, Bullgang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Shift boss
- **Activity:** Handling timber
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 21
- **Mine experience:** 1.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James Roy  Lucas
- **Operator:** Point Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4608437](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4608437)
## Narrative

EE WAS MEASURING TIMBERS TO SET TO BUILT A BACK-BOARD FOR A NEW BELT HEAD-A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK 16'X12'3' THICK FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE LITTLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND-BROKE LITTLE FINGER AND CUT IT ABOUT 10-12 SUTURES.

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