# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220002520039` · 09/05/2000 · Jim Walter Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
- **Activity:** Handling coal, Rock, Ore
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 0.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Walter Energy Incorporated
- **Operator:** Jim Walter Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [0101322](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0101322)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ANOTHE REMPLOYEE LIFT A ROCK FROM LONGWALL SHIELD TOE TO PLACE IN PAN, A ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF BETWEEN 2 SHIELDS AND STRUCK EMPLOYEES LEFT HAND CAUSING CRUSH INJURY LEFT RING FINGER.

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