# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220002620111` · 09/06/2000 · Energy West Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company
- **Operator:** Energy West Mining Company
- **Mine:** [4201211](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4201211)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PULLING THE TRAILING SHIELDS DURING A LONGWALL MOVE WHEN THE ROOF COLLAPSED AND A PIECE OF ROCK STRUCK HIM ON THE LEG CAUSIN G AFRACTURE OF THE FIBULA. THIS CA VE WAS ABOUT 20'LX10'WX8'H.

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