# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220222100033` · 07/23/2022 · Spartan Mining Company, 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:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Spartan Mining Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609522](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4609522)
## Narrative

Employee stated was swinging boom to install bolt and was resting a hand on the tray to steady self.  A piece of coal fell on left index finger against the tray. EE was transported outside to waiting ambulance.  EE was examined by ambulance crew and refused service. EE traveled by POV to ER, was examined and released to return to work on EE's next scheduled shift. 

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