# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220011940078` · 07/02/2001 · Newtown Energy Inc
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James O  Bunn; Franklin D  Robertson
- **Operator:** Newtown Energy Inc
- **Mine:** [4608759](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4608759)
## Narrative

INJURED PERSON WAS LOADING ROOF BOLTS ONTO ROOF BOLT MACHINE WHEN A PIECE OF SLATE FELL FROM THEMINE ROOF STRIKING HIM ON THE HAND.

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