# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220001780073` · 06/16/2000 · Lodestar Energy, Inc.
## 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, Inserting bolt
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 35
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Iracoal Incorporated
- **Operator:** Lodestar Energy, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1514492](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1514492)
## Narrative

EE WAS INSTALLING 3RD PIN IN THE 2ND ROLL OF BOLTS WHEN THE TOP POPPED AND A PIECE OF COAL STRUCK HIS LEFT KNEE.

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