# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220001710114` · 06/05/2000 · P I T A Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Continuous miner
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Dennis G  Cook
- **Operator:** P I T A Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4608714](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608714)
## Narrative

EE WAS MINING THE CROSSCUT FROM #4 ENTRY TO #5 ENTRY. AFTER HE HAD FINISHED MINING THE B RUN, HE WAS BACKING THE MINER OUT OF THE PLACE, WHEN A ROCK FELL BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON THE LOWER BACK ON THE RIGHT SIDE.

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