# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220013170196` · 10/31/2001 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## 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:** Section foreman, Bullgang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Shift boss
- **Activity:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4.03 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601271](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4601271)
## Narrative

EE WAS OBSERVING CREW ROOF BOLTING THE LONGWALL FACE TO PREPARE FOR A MOVE. HE PLACED HIS RIGHT HAND ON A SAFETY JACK WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING HIS MIDDLE & RING FINGER.

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