# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220230390003` · 01/27/2023 · 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:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 0.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Foresight Energy Labor LLC
- **Operator:** Mach Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1103141](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1103141)
## Narrative

IE was getting ready to install EE's last outside bolt of EE's last row. EE swung EE's boom out and had EE's hand towards the front of EE's controls. A piece of rock measuring 8"" wide 8"" long 3"" thick slid off the hog panel and hit the bolter before hitting IE's left hand. IE was taken off work and diagnosed with a swollen hand.  

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