# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220081050013` · 04/03/2008 · KenAmerican Resources Inc
## 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:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** KenAmerican Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [1517741](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1517741)
## Narrative

A small piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking the employee on the back of the right hand causing a laceration. He received 12 sutures.

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