# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220020520004` · 02/15/2002 · Eastern Associated Coal Corp
## 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:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 149
- **Mine experience:** 0.61 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [4604955](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4604955)
## Narrative

EE WAS WALKING FROM OUTBY THE PILLAR LINE IN THE #1 ROOM & POSITIONED HIMSELF ALONG THE LEFT & SOLID RIB TO CLEAR A COAL HAULER. A PIECE OF COAL RIB BROKE LOOSE & STRUCK HIS LEFT LOWER LEG.

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