# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220001600029` · 05/26/2000 · Marfork Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Marfork Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608297](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608297)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS BENT DOWN PUTTING BREAKER ON A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN FOREMAN CAME OVER TO HELP. A PIECE OF ROCK 3' LONG 20"" WIDE & 3"" THICK FELL OUT STRIKING FOREMAN ON BACK, THEN ROLLING OFF HITTING EMPLOYEE ON HIS LOWER BACK AND LEFT HIP.

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