# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220011370052` · 05/10/2001 · Martin County Coal Corp
## 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:** Idle
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 2.26 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Martin County Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [1517970](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517970)
## Narrative

EE WAS STANDING BESIDE THE FLETCHER ROOF BOLTING MACHINE IN THE LAST OPEN CROSSCUT. A PIECE OF DRAW SLATE (3' WIDE BY 5' LONG BY 2' THICK) FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE NECK AND RIGHT SHOULDER KNOC KING HIM TO THE MINE FLOOR. HIS INJURIES WERE CONTUSIONS TO THE NECK, SHOULDER AND RIB CAGE. HE WORKED HIS NEXT TWO SHIFTS BUT WAS UNABLE TO WORK ON 5-14-01.

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