# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220081130031` · 04/11/2008 · Highland Mining Company LLC
## 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:** Roof bolter, Drilling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 4.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Highland Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [1502709](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1502709)
## Narrative

Operating a roof bolter machine in the face area, when drilling hole in mine roof, a small piece of rock fell striking the top side of his left hand resulting in a contusion to the hand.

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