# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220013240029` · 11/08/2001 · Banner Coal & Land Co.
## 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:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 57
- **Mine experience:** 0.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carroll D  Simpkins
- **Operator:** Banner Coal & Land Co.
- **Mine:** [4608650](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608650)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON THE HEAD AND SHOULDER BY A PIECE OF COAL THAT FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF. HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CLEANING THE BOLTER'S DUST BOX AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

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