# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220020070030` · 12/27/2001 · PENNAMERICAN COAL L P
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 2.78 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** PENNAMERICAN COAL L P
- **Mine:** [3608525](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608525)
## Narrative

MAN WAS SITTING MAKING CABLE SPLICE HAD LEFT LEG EXTENDED ROCK FELL CAUGHT HELMET PULLED DOWN HEAD AND FELL ON LEFT KNEE.

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