# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220021290025` · 04/26/2002 · Old Ben Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Scoop car/Scooptram operator, Load/Haul/Dump (LHD) operator, Teletram operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 20.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Old Ben Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1102408](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102408)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF LOADING ROOF BOLT MATERIAL ON TO THE ROOF BOLTER. A PIECE OF ROOFROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS, STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK. THE EE MISSED A TOTAL OF TWO WORKING DAYS DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2002 ANDIS STILL UNDER DOCTOR'S CARE AT THIS TIME. THE AREA WAS CHECKED FOR ROOF BOLT SPACING AND EVERYTHING WAS FOUND TO BE IN COMPLIANCE.

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