# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220002560069` · 09/03/2000 · Independence Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608603](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608603)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A TIRE INTO PLACE WITH THE CHAIN HOIST HOOKED TO A ROOF BOLT PLATE. A ROCK FELL BETWEEN THE BOLT PATTERN STRIKING HIS LEFT LEG 4"" ABOVE THE ANKLE REQUIRING 4 STICHES.

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