# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220011720033` · 05/03/2001 · The Doe Run Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Bar down, Includes scaling
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 73
- **Mine experience:** 2.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Renco Group
- **Operator:** The Doe Run Company
- **Mine:** [2300458](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300458)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STARTED SCALING BACK AND TOP OF RIBS WHILE WORKING THEIR WAY DOWN THE PILLAR, EE WAS STRUCK ON TOP OF THE HEAD BY A PIECE OF LOOSE 8"" BY 10"" WEIGHING AROUND 20 LBS. AND IT FELL ABOUT 10' TO 15' BEFORE IT STRUCK HIM. BEGAN LOST TIME6-01-01.

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