# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220112940031` · 10/18/2011 · Stillhouse Mining 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:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Continuous miner
- **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:** 6.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Stillhouse Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1517165](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1517165)
## Narrative

While operating a remote control continuous miner a piece of draw rock 18""x 12""x 1/2"" thick fell from between bolts and struck him on the back of left hand that was resting on the remote box resulting in three stitches.

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