# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220011830062` · 06/16/2001 · P I T A Mining Inc
## 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:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Dennis G  Cook
- **Operator:** P I T A Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4608836](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608836)
## Narrative

CHANGING FITTING ON BOLTER. PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM TOP, 3-4"" THICK, 3-4' LONG, STRIKING HIM ON HIS UPPER LEG.

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