# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220012670028` · 09/13/2001 · W & J Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 198
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cortis W  Bailey
- **Operator:** W & J Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4607696](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607696)
## Narrative

EE WAS BOLTING TOP WITH 300 GALIS ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK 3' SQUARE X 3"" FELL BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK HIS LOWER BACK.

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