# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220022280045` · 08/07/2002 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 26 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3301159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301159)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS SERVICING THE LONGWALL SHEARER. HE HAD PULLED IN 3 SHIELDS OVER HIS WORK AREA. HE WAS CHECKING OIL IN THE RANGING ARM WHEN A STONE FELL FROM THE TOP BETWEEN THE SHIELD TIP AND THE FACE. THE STONE HIT THE TOP OF THE CUTTING DRUM, BROKE UP IN PIECES, AND A PIECE OF THE STONE HIT EMPLOYEE ON HIS RIGHT FOOT.

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