# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220010080060` · 12/27/2000 · Independence Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** TOE(S)/PHALANGES
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4607273](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607273)
## Narrative

INJURED WAS KNOCKING BLOCKS FROM SUPPLY DOOR AREA WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP STRIKING THE BACK OF HIS RIGHT FOOT. THIS CAUSED HIS TOES TO BE FORECED INTO THE METATARSAL OF THE BOOT. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A HAIRLINE FRACTURE TO THE BIG TOE.

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