# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220002340115` · 08/15/2000 · Independence Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 0.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608603](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608603)
## Narrative

STRINING OUT THE SHOOTING CABLE. THERE WAS A LARGE ROCK BLOCKING THE NORMAL WALKWAY. HE HAD ONE FOOT ON TOP OF THE SPILLBOARD AND ONE ON THE RACK. FACE ROLLED IN CAUSING HIM TO FALL AND COVERE D BOTH LEGS FROM CALF DOWN.

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