# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220002240029` · 07/28/2000 · White Buck Coal Company
## 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:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** White Buck Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4607042](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4607042)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING HANG A CABLE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FROM THE MINE ROOF FELL AND HIT HIM ON TOP OF HIS LEFT HAND.

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