# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220001870019` · 06/28/2000 · Marfork Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 61
- **Mine experience:** 4.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Marfork Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4608315](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608315)
## Narrative

EE PARKED HIS SHUTTLE CAR. WAS WALKING PAST THE MINER TO ASSIST THE OPERATOR. WHILE EE WAS PASSING BETWEEN THE RIB. THE MINER, A PIECE OF SHELL 35"" X 55"" X 8"" FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF AND STRUC K HIM.

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