# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220022590045` · 09/07/2002 · Point Mining Inc
## 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:** Enter/work in bins, Silos
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 194
- **Mine experience:** 1.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James Roy  Lucas
- **Operator:** Point Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4608437](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608437)
## Narrative

SCOOP OPERATOR WALKED UP #8 ENTRY & RAISED THE LINE CURTAIN TO SEE IF PLACE HAD BEEN SCOOPED OR NOT, WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK 24"" ROUND & 1 1/2"" THICK FELL & STRUCK HIM ON HEAD, FACE & FRONT OF CHEST. SMALL CUT TO NOSE & FACE - TOOK HIM TO HOSPITAL AS PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE - NOTHING BROKE - JUST BRUISED UP.

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