# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220012920061` · 10/17/2001 · Jim Walter Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Rock driller
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 174
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Walter Energy Incorporated
- **Operator:** Jim Walter Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [0101401](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0101401)
## Narrative

CREW WAS IN PROCESS OF CHANGING BUCKETS OUT. A ROCK THE SIZE OF A SOCCER BALL FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON HEAD FRACTURING SKULL & VERTEBRAE.

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