# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220002620120` · 08/31/2000 · Consolidation Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 49
- **Mine experience:** 19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Consolidation Coal Company
- **Mine:** [3604281](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3604281)
## Narrative

EE WAS CHANGING BITS IN THE HEADGATE DRUM OF THE SHEAR. HE WAS STRUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF HIS LOWER BACK BY A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING APPROX. 12"" X 8"" X 3"" WHICH FELL FROM THE CORNER OF THE FACE & RIB.

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