# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220223530021` · 12/06/2022 · Mach Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 1.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Foresight Energy Labor LLC
- **Operator:** Mach Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1103141](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1103141)
## Narrative

IE was following the shear to the HG straightening the pan. IE stopped to wait on the srb to catch up. IE's position was at shield 35 on the longwall face. IE put a hand on the handrail and a rock fell from in between the shields and hit IE's left hand. Shields were set and not in motion. Rock measured 6""x8"" and was 1""thick. IE was diagnosed with a swollen hand.

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