# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220011270048` · 04/30/2001 · Bristol Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 168
- **Mine experience:** 0.55 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hank K  Matney; Fred D  Matney; Rick A  Matney
- **Operator:** Bristol Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [4406976](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406976)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS LAYING DOWN PUTTING A GREASE PLUG IN THE SECTION BELTTAIL ROLLER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING APPROX 24 INCHES BY 30 INCHES, 3-4INCHES THICK FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE RIGHT LEG.

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