# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220020020019` · 12/17/2001 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Sand fill
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

HE WAS RE-HANGING CANVAS IN FACE WHEN A PIECE OFROCK 6"" X 4"" X 1/4"" THICK FELL AND HIT HIM ON RIGHT SIDE OF NOSE LACERATING HIS NOSE.

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