# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220233180016` · 03/17/2023 · Leesville Land 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, Drilling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 1.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ricky D  Kirk; Jerry  Wells Jr
- **Operator:** Leesville Land LLC
- **Mine:** [3300968](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3300968)
## Narrative

EE was roof bolting. As EE reached for the drill a rock fell striking EE's right forearm. The rock was approximately 18 inches by 18 inches by 3 inches thick. The rock had sharp edges lacerating EE's arm. EE received 6 stitches.

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