# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220002070042` · 07/13/2000 · Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Accident type, without injuries
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James River Coal Company
- **Operator:** Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [1516693](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1516693)
## Narrative

THE ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #7 ENTRY, 6 X-CUTS INBY SURVEY STATION #4918; FALL WAS ABOUT 15' THICK, 18'L, 80'W. FALL FIRST CUT THE CABLE AND CRIBS AND 12X12"" TIMBERS WERE BEING SET FOR ADDITION AL SUPPORT WHEN IT FELL AGAIN, COVERING THE 14CM-9 JOY MINER.

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