# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220233030015` · 10/19/2023 · Pocahontas Coal Company LLC 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Metinvest B V
- **Operator:** Pocahontas Coal Company LLC 
- **Mine:** [4608878](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4608878)
## Narrative

The Employee Knelt down to change the water filter on the RCM SN JM7225 in the #5 entry on 2 section. Employee had left hand on top of the miner when a rock measuring approximately 12"" by 9"" by 7"" fell striking the employee's left pinky finger. The area was approximately 6 feet high. This incident resulted in a partial amputation. 

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